

Julia Pollack
Chief economist with ZipRecruiter, with experience in teaching economics and policy work.
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Dec 16, 2025 • 8min
Julia Pollack Talks Jobs
Julia Pollack, Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor, provides keen insights into the current job market. She clarifies the recent rise in unemployment isn't alarming, attributing it to temporary federal changes. Pollack discusses trends in youth unemployment and links Fed policy to job growth. With a forecast of stronger economic growth by 2026, she highlights AI's role in increasing demand for skilled workers and emphasizes the need for modernized labor data to track these changes effectively.


