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Human Resources And Recruitment Trends For 2024
In 2023, layoffs disproportionately impacted recruiters and human resources professionals as companies in various sectors conducted widespread workforce reductions and enacted hiring freezes. The need for HR, talent acquisition and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) professionals dropped as hiring activity stalled, especially in the tech sector. While other areas within tech organizations saw headcount reduced by 10% to 20%, companies downsized 50% of tech recruiters, the Wall Street Journal reported. The demand for these services slowed down in the recent challenging economic environment marred by high inflation, steep interest rates and subsequent corporate belt-tightening.
How To Carve A Path To The C-Suite In 2024
Now is the time to start planning earnestly to take your career to the next level. Climbing the corporate ladder and reaching an executive or C-suite role requires strategic planning, steadfast dedication and continuous learning. By implementing strategies, such as setting goals, creating a routine to meet your objectives, offering to take on challenging assignments, networking and continually upskilling, you’ll be seen as a budding star within the company.
How To Prioritize A Healthy Work-Life Balance In 2024
From early 2020 to the later part of 2023, the United States job market ricocheted from massive layoffs to the Great Resignation, back to a white-collar “richession,” making it challenging for the college-educated laptop class to find jobs. In a difficult job market epitomized by large corporations laying off thousands of office workers during the holiday season, it’s understandable that people are apt to work longer hours and hold off on taking vacation days and paid time off to demonstrate their value and why they should not be next in line to receive the pink slip. Conversely, when companies have difficulty recruiting and retaining employees in a hot market, workers can de-stress as the power shifts back in their favor.
Why Many American Families Feel Financially Insecure Going Into 2024
Despite positive economic indicators like a robust stock market and cooling inflation, financial insecurity is still pervasive in the United States. The high cost of living, wealth inequality and job market uncertainty have all contributed to financial vulnerability, even among wealthy families. Concerns about personal debt, including credit card, auto loan and medical debt, are significant sources of financial stress. American households are struggling to cope with rising costs of essentials like groceries, housing and healthcare. This squeezes budgets and leaves families feeling anxious about their long-term financial stability. Geopolitical tensions also add to uncertainty about the future.
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