Are tech jobs as unstable as the headlines suggest?

In this episode, Matt Bertuzzi, The Bridge Group's Head of Research, breaks down the latest JOLTs data and its implications for the tech job market. He explains how the Federal Reserve's rate hikes have influenced hiring trends, layoffs, and job openings. With talks of a rate cut on the horizon, Matt discusses its potential effects on venture funding and overall job market stability.

Don’t miss this timely discussion on the shifting economic landscape in tech.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
What the latest JOLTs data reveals about the state of tech jobs
How economic policies influence opportunities in tech
Why a recession does not seem likely, according to data

Jump into the conversation:
(00:00) The JOLTS Report with Matt Bertuzzi 
(01:49) Layoffs, resignations, and job openings in tech 
(04:36) Predicting the upcoming Federal Reserve rate cut 
(07:17) How venture funding responds to Federal Reserve rates  
(10:27) Recent data suggests we’re not heading into a recession