#labor-market-trends

#labor-market-trends

Employers are increasingly focused on what graduates can deliver from day one. As technological change accelerates across every major industry, the ability to source and develop adaptable, job-ready talent is critical.

This significant shift towards freelancers is driven by a strong demand for flexibility, as businesses face hiring challenges and high salary expectations, making the flexible workforce a critical asset.

Emma Nyhof McLeod, co-author of the report and senior policy analyst at Georgetown CEW, emphasized the need to inform students of high-paying middle-skills careers, stating that they are often overlooked.

After years of job hoppers being rewarded for their mercenary approach to work, employees willing to stick around are starting to come out on top.