What Job Market Trends Are Forging Our Future? | Ep. 253

• Tiffany introduces the episode as an extension of last week’s career-pivot discussion, aiming to highlight current job-market trends and practical tips.

• Nearly one-third of the projected 8.3 million new jobs will fall in healthcare and social assistance; nurses and medical roles are especially hot.

• Technology platforms enable distributed, diverse teams; Tiffany cites her own use of tech to collaborate with global contractors.

• Most new college hires will be in-person or hybrid; remote roles attract hundreds of applicants, giving in-person candidates an edge.

COVID showed employers that maybe we can let people stay home a little bit.

• Companies are shifting toward independent contractors and freelancers; COVID accelerated the move by proving remote deliverables work.

• Baby boomers retiring creates openings in trades and skilled labor; education, agriculture, and digital commerce also forecast strong growth.

• Management, communication, customer service, leadership, sales, project management, research & analytics, cloud computing, AI, digital literacy

• 28.2 % of full-time employees already hybrid; 48 % of knowledge workers expected fully remote or hybrid by year-end. Companies are prioritizing employee well-being programs.

• Establish a routine, create a dedicated workspace, stay connected via digital tools, prioritize health & breaks, keep learning

When I’m off, I’m off—so I can spend time with my kids, cook dinner, whatever I need to do.

• Tiffany invites listeners to submit questions and reminds organizations that she is available for financial-education speaking engagements.