NOTE FROM THE EDITOR 

Dear reader, 

The labor market is flashing yellow as the broader economy has recently sent signals of both strength and weakness. Given a “less dynamic and somewhat softer labor market, the downside risks to employment have risen,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said late last month. 

The wage momentum that rose sharply during the Great Resignation as employers competed for talent has begun to moderate as organizations take a more measured approach to hiring, Steve Saah, executive director of finance and accounting practice at Robert Half, recently told CFO Dive. Unemployment edged up 0.1 percentage point in August to 4.3%. 

Much is at stake. Corporate leaders, policy makers and economists are warily watching as the supply and demand of workers shape everything from interest rates to company strategy and the livelihoods of millions of people. With that in mind, we’ve compiled this special newsletter with some of our best employment coverage to serve those hungry for additional insight.

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