In a job market where automation and economic uncertainty are rewriting the rules, Appcast—a leader in programmatic recruitment marketing—is stepping up with clarity. The company will host a live webinar led by Chief Economist Andrew Flowers, exploring how AI, global policy, and market forces are reshaping the hiring landscape.
The event promises to deliver more than just economic forecasts; it aims to equip recruiters, analysts, and HR leaders with data-backed strategies for staying competitive in an era of constant disruption.
Meet Andrew Flowers: Economist, Analyst, and Data Storyteller
Andrew Flowers isn’t your typical economist. As Chief Economist at Appcast and Director of Research at Recruitonomics, Flowers bridges the gap between academic insight and business intelligence. With nearly 15 years of experience and over 50 research reports under his belt, his commentary frequently appears in outlets like The New York Times, CNBC, and Business Insider.
At Appcast, Flowers leads a team of economists and analysts whose mission is simple: make sense of labor market chaos through data-driven clarity.
Webinar Spotlight: Decoding the Forces Shaping Tomorrow’s Jobs
Appcast’s upcoming webinar will unpack a series of pressing questions that HR professionals and recruiters can’t afford to ignore:
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How is AI transforming job markets—from specialized skill shortages to automation in white-collar sectors?
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What role will tariff and immigration policy in 2026 play in shaping wage and inflation dynamics?
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Are global economies equipped to handle uncertainty without slipping into recession?
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Can we still trust the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data amid recent revisions?
The event is part of Appcast’s broader mission to help organizations stay ahead of economic shifts that directly impact recruitment efficiency and workforce planning.
AI’s Impact: The Talent War Gets Smarter
AI isn’t just replacing tasks—it’s reshaping demand. According to Flowers’ research, automation has created a bifurcated labor market where specialized talent in AI, data science, and cybersecurity is in record demand, while routine white-collar roles are increasingly being automated.
Recruiters now face a paradox: more tools than ever, but fewer qualified candidates. Appcast’s platform, powered by programmatic advertising, helps solve that gap by connecting employers with the right talent at scale—backed by analytics that continuously optimize performance.
Automation: Quietly Redefining the Workforce
White-collar automation isn’t the dystopian scenario many feared—it’s subtler, smarter, and steadily spreading. From automated candidate screening to AI-generated job ads, HR tech is transitioning from manual execution to strategic orchestration.
Appcast’s data shows companies that embrace automation in recruitment marketing see cost-per-hire reductions of up to 30%—a tangible reminder that the future of hiring is as much about efficiency as it is about intelligence.
Global Policies and 2026’s Economic Crossroads
Policy decisions are already shaping tomorrow’s job market. Flowers’ upcoming talk will explore how tariff adjustments and immigration reforms in 2026 could influence both labor supply and inflation. For recruiters, these macro-level factors trickle down into wage pressures, hiring velocity, and the types of roles in demand.
As global economies grapple with geopolitical tension and technological disruption, understanding these variables isn’t optional—it’s strategic.
Economic Stability: A Soft Landing or a Hard Truth?
The big question hanging over every economist’s head: will the U.S. and its peers sidestep a recession?
Flowers will dissect the indicators—employment trends, consumer confidence, inflation resilience—and translate them into actionable insights for HR leaders who must plan hiring budgets, adjust compensation strategies, and anticipate talent shortages in real time.
Job Data in Flux: Trusting the Numbers
Recent BLS job data revisions have raised eyebrows across the industry. Flowers plans to address the implications directly: Can recruiters still rely on federal labor reports for planning, or is it time to adopt real-time data models powered by private-sector analytics?
Platforms like Appcast and Recruitonomics are already leveraging high-frequency data to provide faster, more accurate reads on hiring trends—a shift that could redefine how companies forecast recruitment needs.
Recruitonomics: The Research Engine Behind Appcast
Recruitonomics, Appcast’s insights hub, acts as a think tank for the modern labor economy. By combining macroeconomic theory with recruitment analytics, it helps businesses interpret data not just for today, but for what’s coming next.
For B2B tech readers, this represents a fusion of economics and machine learning that’s increasingly shaping how organizations compete for top talent.
Why HR Leaders Should Tune In
For HR professionals, this webinar isn’t just a data download—it’s a strategic briefing. Understanding how AI, automation, and policy shifts affect hiring will be critical for anyone responsible for recruitment planning or workforce forecasting in 2025 and beyond.
From AI-driven job distribution to predictive labor insights, Appcast is carving out its place as a platform that doesn’t just react to change—it anticipates it.
Appcast’s Edge in HR Tech
Founded on the idea that job advertising should be measurable and efficient, Appcast pioneered programmatic recruitment—the use of data and algorithms to automatically optimize job ad performance.
Today, as the industry moves toward AI-powered precision hiring, Appcast’s integration of economic insight with technology could redefine how HR tech platforms deliver value.
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