The Labor Market Now: Insights from LinkedIn® Economist Dr. Kory Kantenga
The Labor Market Now: Insights from LinkedIn® Economist Dr. Kory Kantenga
November 18, 2026
Wednesday 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
What’s really happening beneath the headline employment numbers? Kory Kantenga, Ph.D., Head of Economics for the Americas at LinkedIn®’s Economic Graph Research Institute, returns with a data-driven update on the state of the labor market. Drawing on LinkedIn®’s unique view of hiring and workforce activity, Dr. Kantenga will help attendees stay current on the trends shaping the broader business and economic landscape.
This program is presented as part of the Travelers Institute’s Forces at Work® initiative, an educational platform to help today’s leaders navigate the shifting dynamics of the modern workplace and prioritize employees and their well-being.
Host
Joan Woodward
President, Travelers Institute; Executive Vice President, Public Policy, Travelers
Speaker
Kory Kantenga, Ph.D.
Head of Economics, Americas, Economic Graph Research Institute, LinkedIn®
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