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🚨 The Economy is Cooling, But Workloads are Heating Up! 🚨 With businesses tightening their belts, companies are hiring less and expecting employees to do more. Jolene Rosario, an office manager at Express Employment, shares her story of being asked to take on additional roles after layoffs hit her firm. She's now juggling everything from interviewing candidates to cleaning the office – all without a pay raise. This trend is becoming more common as employers try to save on costs while expanding job responsibilities. The upside? Employees are gaining new skills, but the downside? Many aren't seeing that reflected in their paychecks. Here’s the question: Are we heading toward burnout, or a future with a more versatile workforce? 🤔 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gsebunTF

Choose Day 'Tuesday'... Don't count the years, make the years count! Here at LHi Group, we are celebrating our Built Environment brand Harper Harrison turning 9 years old. Those who don't know, here's a get to know guide; 1). First ever deal came, 5 week after opening - 7th of Oct 20 2015. 📈 2). First US deal came in 2018 🗽 3). Our first MCR hires Matt Thomas & Lorna Yale are still here! 👫 4). 'Harrison' is named after one twin of our Global Brand Leader Del Connolly's son's... awkward, shotgun NOT breaking the news to Dexter 😕 5). Record deal was done by the 🐐 of Data Centers, Matt Thomas... whispers of that being broken this quarter! 6). 1 of only 2 LHi brands that has a physical presence in all 4 US offices. 7). Our illustrious NYC leader, Mark Gowdy is the reigning US Manager of the Year. 😎 8). Operating across sectors that make a difference to everyday life. To have a connection and a fulfilling element to everything we do. Travel ✈, Health🏥, coolest commerical buildings🏗... Data Center investment alone this year across the globe and by H1 2024, investment stood at over $30bn! 9). I've personally hired the majority of the US team 💑 Whilst there's a trend of recruiters pivoting to Renewables, for me, this industry gives you more purpose in your role, surrounded by true SME's, very average competition (typically huge firms, low touch) & current performance across the brand is unrivaled. 🤑 For opportunities in the US or remote in the UK, feel free to reach out to the godfather Del Connolly or myself for a confidential chat. #happybirthday #builtenvironment #harperharrison

"Source. Train. Retain. Upskill." Making it standard practice to create a plan for individual employee growth early, even upon orientation, seems to be a common denominator of companies with high average tenures. I'm curious. Leaders in my network, how does your team foster retention?

In this article, we will look at the 12 jobs that will be in demand in the next 10 years. We have also discussed the latest state of jobs in the US. If you want to skip our detailed analysis, head straight to the 5 Jobs That Will Be in Demand in the Next 10 Years.

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I was personally affected by the "Big Stay" in Q2 🙋♀️ Being totally candid—because LinkedIn posts are usually about recruitment successes—three of my recent candidates have rejected fantastic job offers. The reason? Concerns around job stability in a tricky market. I believe the market is still recovering from the effects of the pandemic, transitioning from the great resignation to mass layoffs. While we had more clients reaching out to us and more jobs to fill, candidates were increasingly hesitant to make a move. To increase the likelihood of candidates accepting offers, hiring managers should focus on: -Enhancing job security and stability: As our MD, Martin Fox, mentioned in his recent interview, it's crucial to be extremely honest about the state of your industry, the challenges you might be facing, and how you navigate those. -Promoting flexibility: The continuous push to bring employees back to the office significantly impacts candidates' decision-making. For some, that extra day working from home can be a deciding factor, especially in a city like Toronto, where people may commute up to an hour one-way. -Showcasing opportunities to progress: From the very first call, you need to talk about promotional opportunities to get your candidate excited about their long-term future with your organization. Read and listen more about our findings here: https://lnkd.in/gDhzWscU https://lnkd.in/ggdktvhP

That's the takeaway from new Vanguard Group data showing the hiring rate for the bottom third of earners — or those earning less than $55,000 — is ticking up and still exceeds 2019 levels. For those who make more, the hiring rate continues to drop and has fallen below pre-pandemic averages.

In light of the recent E&Y incident, there has been a surge in posts highlighting the idea that "If you die tomorrow, your employer will look for your replacement within 24 hours." While I understand the sentiment and the frustration behind it, I believe it's unfair to generalize this perception to every organization. There are many employers who genuinely care about their employees' well-being. Personally, I have experienced leaders, including CEOs, who go above and beyond to offer support during tough times. Some of the most down-to-earth people I've met are those in high-ranking positions who provide comfort, guidance, and reassurance, making you feel valued as more than just an employee. As for the idea that employers quickly seek replacements, I'd ask: How many of us stop everything we're doing, including work, after losing a family member? Life, though difficult, moves forward. Business and responsibilities continue, and it's not a reflection of insensitivity, but of the reality we all live in. I understand not everyone will agree with this perspective, but it's how I view the world: life doesn't stop for anyone, and we shouldn't paint everyone with the same brush. There are organizations and leaders who truly care and don't hesitate to take a stand for you in need.

This was an informative outline of the current state of the labor market. Metrics like hiring and quit rate don't always make headlines, but are important to staffing companies as they highlight just how little movement there is in the labor market right now.

McKinsey & Company folks getting the 🪓 , trust me you couldn't get a better deal. 💯 The companies that give a severance this good can be counted on one hand, and you are lucky to be in one of them. You know how big 4 and big tech handles layoffs right? I'm sure you've recommended a few of them. 🤫 What are your options? 🤔 You are the best and the brightest! You will land an amazing opp but before you turn LinkedIn to "actively looking"... 🏃♂️ Go for runs in the park and enjoy the mid-day sun 🛝 Spend time with kids, friends, your partner, parents who ever ✈️ You have 9 months severance with Mckinsey pay!! Travel! 👷♂️ START THAT BUSINESS - No more "I don't have time/money" In the grand scheme of things, nobody gives a hoot if you got laid off. This is business, we are all numbers on a spreadsheet. Pursue your dreams! This is it. This is the "Once in a lifetime moment"... After this you might not get a chance to say, oh I don't have time, I don't have money, I feel unsafe about my job. You have ALL OF IT now! 🤩 I for one am stoked to see all the amazing startups and stories that are going to emerge from this round 🦍 Sending you all strength and valor. 👏 Kudos to McKinsey & Company for taking care of their people. Businesses often see rainy days, seldom do they take care of their people financially and that too for 9 freaking months!! -- 🔗 Link to the original Bloomberg article 👉 https://lnkd.in/g4mJShUC -- #mckinsey #layoffs #newopportunities