Pieter De Vlieger
Pieter De Vlieger is an economist at Uber and previously obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of Michigan. His research agenda centers on topics in labor and health economics, with a particular interest in how domestic outsourcing decisions affect labor market outcomes, and how physician incentives affect provision and quality of healthcare services. He studied Business Engineering at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and obtained an MSc in Economics from University College London.
Todd Dickey
Todd Dickey is an assistant professor of public administration and international affairs at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. His research interests are in the fields of public sector human resource management, labor and employment relations, and workplace conflict management. See his Washington Post editorial, How can the government expect people to work without pay indefinitely?
Todd's current projects explore organizational systems for addressing workplace conflict as well as innovation and change in federal sector civil service institutions and labor relations.
He holds a Ph.D. in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University, an M.A. in political science from Syracuse University, and a B.A. from Vassar College.
John S. Earle
John S. Earle is a Professor of Public Policy in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. His main research interests are in labor, development, transition, and institutions, including topics such as employment policies, financial constraints, reallocation, productivity, and entrepreneurship.
Although trained as an economist, Earle’s work is multi-disciplinary. It ranges across the fields of economics, political science, finance, management, and labor studies. His research has been supported by several grants from the National Science Foundation and the European Union as well as by private foundations. In 2019, he received a grant co-sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Russell Sage Foundation to research non-standard employment.
Before coming to Mason, he taught at Stanford University, Stockholm School of Economics, University of Vienna, and Central European University, and held research positions at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research and the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics.
NHQI February 2023
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index edges up 0.1 percent in February 2023, led by South while Northeast lags behind
Branch County January 2022
The Trend: Branch County employment grew from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021,
experiencing an increase of 201 jobs. Between September and October,
the unemployment rate and labor force participation rate fell while
the employment-to-population ratio increased. This is likely a sign that
unemployed individuals are either finding work or leaving the labor market
entirely. Job postings were higher in October than in September, with retail
sales associate as the most in-demand job.
Calhoun County January 2022
The Trend: Calhoun County employment increased from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021 by more than 937 jobs. Between September and October, the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio increased while the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were higher in October than in September, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
Kalamazoo County January 2022
The Trend: Kalamazoo County added 2,456 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. Between September and October, the unemployment rate fell while the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio rose slightly. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were higher in October than in September, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
St. Joseph County January 2022
The Trend: St. Joseph County gained 276 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. From September to October, the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio increased, while the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are leaving the unemployment rolls and finding work. Job postings were higher in October than in September, with retail manager as the most in-demand job.
NHQI August 2021
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index edges up 0.1 percent over the month with slower hiring volume, and women’s recovery loses ground to men’s
St. Joseph County February 2022
The Trend: St. Joseph County gained 276 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. From October to November, the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio increased, while the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either leaving the workforce or finding work. Job postings were lower in November than in October, with production worker as the most in-demand job.
Kalamazoo County February 2022
The Trend: Kalamazoo County added 2,456 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. Between October and November, the unemployment rate fell, while the labor force participation rate and the employment-to-population ratio increased slightly. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were lower in November than in October, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
Calhoun County February 2022
The Trend: Calhoun County employment increased from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021 by 937 jobs. Between October and November, the labor force participation rate and the employment-to-population ratio increased, while the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were lower in November than in October, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
Branch County February 2022
The Trend: Branch County employment grew, with an increase of 201 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. Between October and November, the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate fell, while the employment-to-population ratio rose. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either finding work or leaving the labor market entirely. Job postings were lower in November than in October, with truck driver as the most in-demand job.
NHQI November 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for November 2018 shows overall 0.7 percent rise, stagnation for goods-producing workers
St. Joseph County March 2022
The Trend: St. Joseph County gained 275 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. From November to December, the labor force participation rate was unchanged, the employment-to-population ratio increased, and the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were higher in December than in November, with restaurant manager as the most in-demand job.
Kalamazoo County March 2022
The Trend: Kalamazoo County added 1,495 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. Between November and December, the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate fell, while the employment-to-population ratio held steady. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either finding work or leaving the labor market entirely. Job postings were lower in December than in November, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
Calhoun County March 2022
The Trend: Calhoun County employment increased from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021 by 323 jobs. Between November and December, the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate fell, while the employment-to-population ratio held steady. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either finding work or leaving the labor market entirely. Job postings were lower in December than in November, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.
Branch County March 2022
The Trend: Branch County employment grew, showing an increase of 217 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. Between November and December, the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate fell, while the employment-to-population ratio held steady. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either finding work or leaving the labor market entirely. Job postings were lower in December than in November, with a tie for most in-demand job between truck driver, retail sales worker, and registered nurse.
Branch County November 2021
The Trend: Branch County employment declined, with a decrease of 231 jobs from Q4 2020 to Q1 2021. Between July and August, the unemployment rate and labor force participation rate fell, and the employment-to-population ratio increased. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either leaving the labor market or finding work. Job postings were higher in August than in July, with truck driver as the most in-demand job.
NHQI April 2018
Upjohn Institute New Hires Quality Index for April 2018 shows overall 0.8 percent uptick, more volatile trends for public-sector workers