Labor Market Insights | CHANGE STATE

In this month’s Labor Market Insights, Graham from Change State breaks down the surprising strength of March’s job gains, rising economic uncertainty from shifting tariff policies, and the Fed’s cautious stance on interest rate cuts. With inflation cooling but consumer confidence dipping, employers face a complex hiring landscape. Plus: insights on AI’s growing impact on talent strategy, workplace engagement, and the evolving future of work.

Welcome to the month of meteorological musical chairs where spring strains to break free from winter’s clutches. 🌱 Did you know the word ‘March’ comes from the Roman god Mars? March (or ‘Martius’ in Latin) was so named as it was historically associated with the resumption of warfare after winter’s pause.

Greetings from February, a month consistently one of the most hated for being cold, bleak, and occupying a dull, sad space in-between. If you’re feeling this way, take heart—February also marks the Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Snake!

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Happy New Year! ✨ I hope you ushered in 2025 with a little bit of this energy! January often feels like the first page of a new book, and this month our newsletter has a new look.

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The Change State team wishes you a holiday season filled with cheer and happiness! Whether you’re gathering with family, friends, or both, we hope it’s a time of joy and togetherness. And if it feels like it’s going rather quickly, you’re not wrong: this year’s calendar has the fewest days possible between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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As we enter the final stretch of 2024 (ugh, I know), November is the time we typically practice gratitude for the events of the year behind us. On the list of things you may not be grateful for? If you’re a parent of a young child (🙋), you might say “the end of daylight saving time last weekend”.

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Happy National Pumpkin Month and a spooktacular Halloween to all those who celebrate! 🎃 One fun fact about a rather polarizing seasonal item: did you know candy corn used to be called “chicken feed”, and was originally available year-round? 🐔 Check the link for more interesting tidbits on the world’s most divisive candy.

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Greetings from September! As sunny summer days fade into the rearview, for autumn enthusiasts, it’s time to embrace the changing leaves and cooler breezes.

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​It’s August, so back to school we go! As we bid farewell to lazy summer days, it’s time to dust off the backpacks, sharpen the pencils, and dive into new adventures.

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Are you staying cool this July? Heatwaves have been blasting the US this past couple of weeks, including here in Denver.