Update and Outlook

Although the US labor market is still recovering from the pandemic, many organizations are reporting that it is increasingly difficult to attract and retain workers. In addition, the outlook for employers and workers continues to be uncertain as the Delta variant is rapidly spreading across the US. Labor markets in other economies are impacted as well. 

Join our panel of expert economists as they provide an update on the latest labor market trends in the US and other mature economies and discuss what could be expected in the near term future.

By attending this webcast, viewers will be able to answer the following critical questions:

  • What are the latest US labor market trends?
  • How has the pandemic impacted different groups of workers and industries?
  • What is the outlook for labor shortages in the US?
  • How have labor markets in different US regions recovered from the pandemic so far?
  • What are the most important labor market trends across mature economies?

Who Should Attend: Executives with strategic responsibilities, especially in HR, strategy, and finance.

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Frank Steemers Agron Nicaj
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Although the US labor market is still recovering from the pandemic, many organizations are reporting that it is increasingly difficult to attract and retain workers. In addition, the outlook for employers and workers continues to be uncertain as the Delta variant is rapidly spreading across the US. Labor markets in other economies are impacted as well. 

Join our panel of expert economists as they provide an update on the latest labor market trends in the US and other mature economies and discuss what could be expected in the near term future.

By attending this webcast, viewers will be able to answer the following critical questions:

  • What are the latest US labor market trends?
  • How has the pandemic impacted different groups of workers and industries?
  • What is the outlook for labor shortages in the US?
  • How have labor markets in different US regions recovered from the pandemic so far?
  • What are the most important labor market trends across mature economies?

Who Should Attend: Executives with strategic responsibilities, especially in HR, strategy, and finance.


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Frank Steemers

Former Senior Economist
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Associate Economist
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