August’s jobs report indicates a labor market performing exactly as the Federal Reserve intended—a measured slowdown. Here are some of the key takeaways: 142,000 jobs were added in August Unemployment decreased from 4.3% to 4.2% Workforce participation held steady at 62.7% Wage growth increased by 0.2% month-over-month. Currently, the Fed is facing the challenge of […]
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Everyone wants to be successful in their careers, but achieving that success often depends on more than just individual effort—it requires a supportive environment where feedback and performance management are integral parts of growth. However, performance management often gets a bad reputation as a rigid, uncomfortable process. What if we could change that narrative? In […]
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COVID-19 forced many companies to sideline performance management. Now, as talks of a potential recession loom, employers are shifting focus back to employee productivity—and performance reviews are returning to the forefront. This may cause some apprehension for managers, given how the cultural landscape has changed employee expectations and increased the demand for empathy from leaders. […]
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