Insights and Perspectives

Insights and Perspectives

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Geographic Solutions' Economist, Phillip Sprehe, predicts that jobs will increase by 258,000 and the unemployment rate will rise to 3.8% in February.

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According to our staff economist, Phillip Sprehe, jobs are predicted to increase by 180,000 in August.

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A 244,000 jobs increase, as well as a 3.5% unemployment rate, is predicted for July 2023.

May 2023 Labor Market Report and Commentary

Employment in the U.S. rose by 339,000 jobs. May’s unexpectedly strong results are compounded by the upward revisions in March and April that totaled 93,000 more jobs than reported last month.

Labor Market Forecast for May 2023

Geographic Solutions' Economist is predicting a continuation of the downward trend in the number of new jobs this month.

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April’s unexpectedly strong results are the second disruption to the slowing trend we have seen in hiring, since July 2022.

2023 Paul Toomey IT Scholarship Recipients Announcement

Each year, money is generously donated by our GSI employees to fund the Paul Toomey IT Scholarship - meet the 2023 recipients!

Paving The Way For Reemployment

How the Connecticut Department of Labor is paving the way for reemployment with the Jobs First Employment Services Program.

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Fair Chance laws and second-chance employment practices benefit employers, individuals, and the wider community.

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In honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, we reflect on the life and legacy of Frances Perkins.