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The following article is part two of a four-part series about the ins and outs of layoffs and outplacement services.

Each month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which describes itself as “the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economic and statistics,” releases their “Employment Situation Summary,” or what many of us in the industry refer to as the “Jobs Report.” It’s a detailed report which analyzes job growth or losses and other labor force statistics across many industries.And each month, largely to spare you from having to sift through the lengthy report to glean everything you need, we provide you with a high-level overview consisting of leading and lagging professional industries, geographic highlights, and more. We also provide you with some timely and relevant economic and workforce management news not included in the Jobs Report.

Each month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which describes itself as “the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economic and statistics,” releases their “Employment Situation Summary,” or what many of us in the industry refer to as the “Jobs Report.” It’s a detailed report which analyzes job growth or losses and other labor force statistics across many industries.And each month, largely to spare you from having to sift through the lengthy report to glean everything you need, we provide you with a high-level overview consisting of leading and lagging professional industries, geographic highlights, and more. We also provide you with some timely and relevant economic and workforce management news not included in the Jobs Report.

As hard as it is to imagine, business news outlets are rushing to at least ask the question about whether Musk – the billionaire who bought Twitter this fall, laid off half of its employees and pressed remaining staff to go “hardcore” or just go – had somehow become a role model for the modern CEO.

Recognizing the value of career progression conversations is one thing; making it a pillar of your talent management strategy is certainly another. It can be done with a patient strategy to equip frontline managers with the tools and mindsets to start the conversation, and a focused process to translate the outcomes of those conversations into talent management.

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A career story goes way beyond your resume, degrees, or certifications. It’s a narrative that’s unique to you, where you have come from, and where you want to go.

People today are thinking more deeply about what kind of work culture they want to experience, and how they can best work to create and contribute to such a culture.

In Resetting Normal: Defining a New Era of Work, a ground-breaking survey conducted by The Adecco Group, there is evidence of a profound disconnect between senior leaders and employees when it comes to the pandemic experience.

Steve Harrison passed away July 10, but his legacy was cemented years earlier with a deep commitment to outplacement support, and an unparalleled passion for building positive relationships with both employees and clients.

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