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New research from LinkedIn highlights a sharp uptick in job searches among government employees in the D.C. area. Key Findings: 📌 Job search activity peaked in late February 📌 The early 2025 surge in applicants from the D.C. area is unusually high 📌 Most of the increase stems from workers in the federal government Read the full report from Peter McCrory here: https://lnkd.in/e8B-cZzh

New insights from LinkedIn highlights the challenges and opportunities entry-level employees are facing in 2025. 📌 63% of U.S. executives agree that entry-level employees bring fresh ideas and new thinking that is valuable to the growth of their organization. 📌 63% of U.S. executives agree AI will eventually take on some of the mundane, manual tasks that entry-level employees at their organizations currently focus on. 📌 45% of U.S. executives say entry-level talent coming out of universities/higher education today are not bringing the right skills their organizations need. If you’re feeling the pressure of the job hunt right now, you’re not alone. The LinkedIn Grad’s Guide is here to support you with real stories, expert insights, and actionable data to help you take your next step with confidence: https://lnkd.in/gE7vAGmf #Classof2025

🎓 As graduation season approaches and more workers enter the job market, we revisit the 2025 growth outlook in light of recent developments in our latest State of the Labor Market update. Kory Kantenga, Ph.D., Head of Economics, Americas at LinkedIn, explores how current hiring trends across education levels are shaping what could be one of the most competitive graduation seasons in years and examine the widening confidence gap among both workers and executives. Key findings: 📌 Persistent uncertainty downgrades economic outlook: Changes in global trade policy are straining growth prospects. In the US, with growth expected below 2%, the job market may struggle to absorb new workers this year. 📌 Hiring momentum wavers: After signs of stabilization in early 2025, hiring rates dipped in key markets like the US., Brazil, and the UK, potentially signaling a renewed slowdown. However, hiring remained stable or accelerated in countries like the Netherlands, Singapore, Mexico, and Canada. Advanced degree holders feel the brunt: Hiring for MBAs and similar credentials has slowed more sharply, making this an especially competitive season for that group. 📌 Confidence is slipping: US workforce confidence has reached record lows amid policy uncertainty, with financial outlooks dropping most sharply. Executive sentiment is also declining globally, reflecting growing concerns about economic stability and limited prospects for near-term improvement. Read the full article below:

Did you know? 💡 According to our latest Skills on the Rise Report, AI literacy is now one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand skills in today’s workforce. Is your leadership embracing AI yet? Check out LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman latest blog post for practical insights on: 📌 How C-suites are already leveraging AI 📌 Why embracing AI is transforming businesses 📌 Free AI courses you can start today https://lnkd.in/ghdFQ7Mu

From AI Engineer as the number one fastest growing job in the US to AI Literacy as the top Skill on the Rise – AI is here to stay. Earlier this week I spoke at the Reuters Momentum AI event in New York City to share what we’re seeing in our LinkedIn data around how AI is reshaping the talent landscape. Here’s a few of the highlights from my talk: ⬆️ In a slowing macro environment, companies are still committed to investing in AI: 9 in 10 business leaders say that helping their organization speed up AI adoption is a priority this year, and half of businesses are seeing revenues increase 10% after integrating AI.    📌 AI adoption is permeating a wide array of industries: In Education, the industry that’s adopting AI the slowest, the share of AI skilled members is up 14 times over the last eight years. And Financial Services — the industry where the rise has been fastest — has 40 times the share of AI skilled members over the same eight year time period. 📈 Business leaders are skilling up on their AI literacy: Nearly 3X more C-suites globally on LinkedIn have added AI literacy skills to their profiles compared to two years ago. Additionally, C-suites are now 1.2X more likely to add AI literacy skills than the rest of the workforce. Please see the full video below for these insights and more as part of our new LinkedIn Social Impact #ConversationsThatMatter series.

AI is already reshaping the UK economy, with cities like Cambridge, Oxford, Edinburgh, and Bristol emerging as leading AI hubs. Our latest report reveals a growing concern: regional inequality. While AI has the potential to drive national growth, without targeted investment, regions in the North and Midlands risk being left behind as the AI economy accelerates. Key findings: 🔝 Cambridge ranks amongst the highest globally in AI talent concentration — on par with leading US tech hubs like the San Francisco Bay area. 🏙️  AI talent in the UK is becoming increasingly concentrated in a handful of cities. ⚠️ Regional disparities threaten to slow national progress. Read the full report, AI Skills Trends in the UK, here: https://lnkd.in/gVv3bCBv

🎓 As graduation season approaches and more workers enter the job market, we revisit the 2025 growth outlook in light of recent developments in our latest State of the Labor Market update. Kory Kantenga, Ph.D., Head of Economics, Americas at LinkedIn, explores how current hiring trends across education levels are shaping what could be one of the most competitive graduation seasons in years and examine the widening confidence gap among both workers and executives. Key findings: 📌 Persistent uncertainty downgrades economic outlook: Changes in global trade policy are straining growth prospects. In the US, with growth expected below 2%, the job market may struggle to absorb new workers this year. 📌 Hiring momentum wavers: After signs of stabilization in early 2025, hiring rates dipped in key markets like the US., Brazil, and the UK, potentially signaling a renewed slowdown. However, hiring remained stable or accelerated in countries like the Netherlands, Singapore, Mexico, and Canada. Advanced degree holders feel the brunt: Hiring for MBAs and similar credentials has slowed more sharply, making this an especially competitive season for that group. 📌 Confidence is slipping: US workforce confidence has reached record lows amid policy uncertainty, with financial outlooks dropping most sharply. Executive sentiment is also declining globally, reflecting growing concerns about economic stability and limited prospects for near-term improvement. Read the full article below:

💡 AI isn’t just about automation. It’s about innovation, growth, and new skills and jobs. Our latest report, AI and the Global Economy, reveals that with the right investment in tools and training, generative AI could unlock up to $6.6 trillion in productivity gains across the US, UK, France, Germany, and India. See how businesses, governments, and workers can harness this shift in our report below. 

Workers with green skills are 54.6% more likely to get hired than the global average — and demand is only growing. In the past year alone, demand for green talent jumped 11.6%, outpacing supply by a wide margin. That’s a major opportunity for job seekers and businesses alike. From clean tech to sustainable finance, green roles are on the rise across industries — and they’re creating new paths to economic growth and career mobility. Our Global Green Skills Report reveals where the biggest opportunities are, what skills are in demand, and how to stay ahead in a fast-changing job market. 👉 Explore the full report below or linked here: https://lnkd.in/d8NSZXqA #GreenSkills #GreenJobs #EarthDay

AI is reshaping how we work, how businesses compete, and how economies grow. Our latest LinkedIn report reveals that generative AI could unlock $6.6 trillion in productivity across US, UK, France, Germany, and India. Already, 51% of US companies are adopting this technology, outpacing the rest of the world. And it’s delivering results: companies using AI are seeing double-digit revenue growth. But while hiring for AI roles is accelerating, the supply of talent with AI skills isn’t keeping up. Generative AI presents a massive opportunity, but to seize it, business leaders and policymakers must act now to close the skills gap and help prepare the workforce for the changes ahead. Hear more from Karin Kimbrough, Chief Economist at LinkedIn, and dive into the insights in our AI and the Global Economy report: https://lnkd.in/gPw9vsVA