Perspectives
Partnership Board Member Tom Barkin Appeared Live on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” to Discuss the Tight Labor Market
On November 4th, Greater Washington Partnership Board Member Tom Barkin appeared live on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” to discuss the tight labor market and what’s being done to address inflation. The latest jobs report makes clear employers are continuing to hire and recruit talent to meet today’s business needs. Valuable and insightful gleanings as we all navigate this post-COVID era. Last month, the Partnership released our Employer Insights Brief to shed light on employer needs and hiring trends to expand the tech talent pipeline here in the Capital Region. Educating and recruiting talent for jobs that businesses will need now, and future forward, is a fundamental pillar of the Partnership’s work, and our members insights are an invaluable resource for our region’s employers to fuel that work.