Job Postings Trends Show Continued Growth in West Michigan
National Job Trends While it’s difficult to pinpoint which sectors will experience the fastest recovery following the coronavirus outbreak, the disparate pace of economic recovery across industries depends largely on how we transition from stay-at-home to go-back-to-work, and recent job posting activity can serve as a valuable tool to identify emerging pockets of growth in […]
American Community Survey Shows Progress in West Michigan
Every year the U.S. Census Bureau releases several datasets that originate from the American Community Survey (ACS). Although a majority of Americans think of “the census” as the count of American citizens every decade, there’s actually much more to it. The American Community Survey continually collects a variety of social and economic information pertaining to […]
With high unemployment, how can Michigan’s labor market be tight?
Over 300,000 jobs were displaced in Michigan as a result of the pandemic, with the number of unemployed nearly doubling over that time (93%). The largest group were laid off in March and April of 2020, but unemployment has continued above average levels even in recent weeks, hitting 7.5 percent in December. With the number […]
From Research to Implementation: Professional Development Opportunity for D&I Practitioners
Last month, the new diversity and inclusion guidebook, Five Essential Leadership Competencies of an Effective D&I Practitioner was announced. This practical guide outlines what a D&I officer needs to know and be able to do to be successful in their role. To support D&I practitioners and organizations across West Michigan to advance in this space, […]
Protecting Your Virtual Workspace
Following the COVID lockdowns and closures, virtual workspaces have become the norm. Today, there is no doubt that digital literacy skills are part and parcel of any job that entails onscreen and online work. And in order to properly and safely acquire, develop, and use these skills, you need to be able to protect your […]
Unemployment Advances in December, a First since April
Michigan’s Unemployment Rate Advances in December Reversing the trend of the past seven months, Michigan’s unemployment rate advanced by 1.0 percent in December to stand at 7.3 percent. At the onset of the pandemic, the statewide jobless rate skyrocketed to achieve a historic high of 23.6 percent in April — the highest jobless rate seen […]
Job Demand in West Michigan is on the Rebound
While it’s difficult to pinpoint which sectors will experience the fastest recovery following the coronavirus outbreak, the disparate pace of economic recovery across industries depends largely on how we transition back to the office from this extended period of remote work, and recent job posting activity can serve as a valuable tool to identify emerging […]
West Michigan’s Oldest and Youngest Counties
Median age, which is a metric provided with each year’s population estimates on a national, state, and county-wide level, can serve as an effective proxy to aid our understanding of an area’s age profile. Here, we’ll take a look at why it’s so useful, national and statewide trends, as well as what the median age […]
Five Essential Leadership Competencies of an Effective D&I Practitioner
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2020 Year in Review
Reflecting on a year fraught with historic challenges, it can be easy to overlook progress. Talent 2025’s CEO leaders and partners in education and workforce development persevered through the pandemic to achieve success on multiple fronts.