Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in August (+22,000) and has shown little change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The unemployment rate, at 4.3 percent, also changed little in August. A job gain in health care was partially offset by losses in federal government and in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction.
In today’s rapidly evolving resource economy, water, once considered a behind-the-scenes utility, is now attracting attention as a crucial factor in business resilience and investment strategy. In the June 9, 2025, episode of waterloop’s In The Newsroom, water strategist Antoine Walter joined host Travis Loop to deliver a clear message for CEOs and investors alike.
Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in July (+73,000) and has shown little change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The unemployment rate, at 4.2 percent, also changed little in July. Employment continued to trend up in health care and in social assistance. Federal government continued to lose jobs.
We’re happy to share some exciting news: North Carolina has been ranked the #1 state for business in 2025 by CNBC’s annual Top States for Business report. As a firm headquartered in this dynamic and fast-growing state, we believe this recognition affirms what we’ve long known: North Carolina is an ideal environment for businesses to grow, thrive, and innovate.
The energy industry is experiencing a notable resurgence, but for many executives, talent remains a significant challenge. In the oil and gas, renewable, utilities, and nuclear sectors, leaders face a range of workforce issues. An aging workforce, a widening skills gap, increasing competition, changing generational expectations, and rising demands for diversity and flexibility are reshaping how companies attract and keep top talent.
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147,000 in June, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in state government and health care. Federal government continued to lose jobs.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming business at the highest levels. For C-suite executives, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and CHROs, AI is becoming a strategic asset that enhances decision-making, streamlines operations, and even alters how leaders communicate with stakeholders.
At the recent AESC Global Summit on Leadership, Dr. Solange Charas, Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia University made a compelling case for something most executives intuitively believe—but few can quantify: human capital is not just a cost, it is a core driver of enterprise value. And now it can be measured.
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 139,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in health care, leisure and hospitality, and social assistance. Federal government continued to lose jobs.
In 2025, the explosion of AI adoption across industries will give rise to a new executive role: Chief AI Officer (CAIO). As organizations continue to embrace and experiment with AI to drive business strategies and operations, the CAIO role is predicted by many to become essential to ensuring alignment, compliance, and adherence to ethical standards across organizations.
