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Does Amazon want employees to commute or quit? In the wake of Amazon's controversial RTO mandate, hundreds of AWS employees have signed an open letter against the policy, and speculation has come about that its a strategy to reduce costs by way of voluntary layoff. According to our workforce data, about 40% of their software engineers would have to relocate to be in proximity to an office. For nearly 25%, this is an out-of-state move. A smaller team would have near-term cost-savings, but recruiting software engineers from the Seattle market presents higher costs long term. Read the full analysis at the link below  ⤵

This Is Where People Analytics Is a ‘Must-Have’ Rather Than a ‘Nice-To-Have’ 🕵 As recent demand for people analytics roles has waned in the private sector, it has been rather steady in government. This week, we take a look at these differing trends and other contrasts between people analytics in the public and private sectors. Check out the comments below for our latest newsletter. ⤵

Tricks Not Treats for Spirit Halloween Workers 🎃 Spirit Halloween stores are a widespread aspect of the Halloween season, creating tens of thousands of temporary jobs. But how is the work? Today, we take a look in the data to find out. Check out the comments below for our latest newsletter. ⤵

Unpacking the Workplace Blues 📉 Employee sentiment in the U.S. is trending in the wrong direction as more workers report dissatisfaction with their companies. This week, we explore the reasons behind the ongoing decline and how it differs across companies. Check out the comments below for our latest newsletter. ⤵

The Ripple Effect of Female Leadership in Data 🧑🔬 🌊 As we recently showed in collaboration with KPMG and Women Leaders In Data & AI (WLDA), women hold less than 40% of today's data & analytics and AI positions. One response for companies is to start at the top. This week, we show the difference a female Chief Data Officer can make on a company's hiring trajectory. Check out the comments below for our latest newsletter. ⤵

The Workforce Strategy Behind Nvidia’s Meteoric Rise to Dominance 🚀 NVIDIA has grown into a pivotal player in the tech industry, with GPUs becoming essential for a wide range of growing technologies like artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency. This week, we examine how it has cultivated its workforce and developer ecosystem to meet the moment. Check out the comments below for our latest newsletter. ⤵

Stuck in Neutral: Why Employees are Staying Put 🚗 Employee attrition is at its lowest point in a decade in a trend that is prevalent across multiple industries and professions but particularly noticeable in tech. This week, by examining key variables such as employee satisfaction, compensation, and unemployment, we project scenarios for a return to healthier attrition levels. Check out the comments below for our latest newsletter. ⤵

The AI Boom Is Here, but Where Are the Women? 🧑🔬 The growth in data & analytics (D&A) and AI roles has not been equally distributed between men and women: Women hold only 39% of positions in these roles today, a share that has declined over the past decade. In collaboration with KPMG and Women Leaders In Data & AI (WLDA), we have published ‘Career outlook for women in D&A and AI, A call to action & roadmap for progress’, shedding light on the current and past state of women in data roles and mapping out solutions for improvement. Review study findings from our workforce data at the link below ⤵

How Is the Labor Market Swinging in Battleground States? 🇺🇸 Momentum and sentiment in the labor markets of key swing states matter a lot more than national averages when it comes to presidential elections. Therefore, this week, we take a look at how these local labor markets are faring in comparison to not only the nation as a whole but also years past. Check out the comments below for our latest newsletter. ⤵

The Hiring Crisis at America’s Largest Employer 🏛 US state and local government jobs offer stability and attractive benefits, but they tend to pay less than the private sector and—despite rising demand—get filled only after lengthy hiring processes. This week, with insights from Work for America, we explore these trends and differences. Check out the comments below for our latest newsletter. ⤵