--- title: 🌿 Green job boom description: Is Mother Nature the next big employer? image: https://weekly.talivity.com/hubfs/RMC%20blog/NL_image.png --- [Skip to content](https://weekly.talivity.com/green-job-boom#main-content) [![The Talivity Weekly - left justify@300x](https://weekly.talivity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/talivity/logos/The%20Talivity%20Weekly%20-%20left%20justify@300x.png?width=250&height=52&name=The%20Talivity%20Weekly%20-%20left%20justify@300x.png "The Talivity Weekly - left justify@300x")](https://www.talivity.com/) - [Subscribe](https://resources.talivity.com/newsletters) # 🌿 Green job boom by [Admin](https://weekly.talivity.com/author/admin) on September 5, 2024 - [Subscribe to This Newsletter](https://resources.talivity.com/newsletters)   👋 **Welcome back, talent pros!** TAs! Ahead of World Mental Health Day this October, we're on a mission to recognize companies that go above and beyond in supporting their employees' mental well-being. 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Here’s what to expect*****👇** 🗞️ *The hottest jobs of the next decade* 🌎️ *Neurodiversity in the workplace* 💰️ *AI development projects cashing in* 💼 *Layoffs hit Apple, IBM* 💻 *TA roles at JPMorgan, McDonald’s* 📆 *Can’t miss upcoming industry events* *Did someone forward you this email?* *[Subscribe here](https://weekly.talivity.com/subscribe)*📥️   **NEWS** ## **One Thing You Should Know This Week** Green, Clean, and In Between: Tomorrow's Hottest Careers ![NL_image](https://weekly.talivity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RMC%20blog/NL_image.png?width=712&height=356&name=NL_image.png) Hold onto your résumés… The **U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics** has dusted off its crystal ball, and the [job market of the future](https://www.businessinsider.com/fastest-growing-jobs-us-shrinking-employement-projections-labor-careers-2024-8?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom) is looking... *wind*y? That's right – wind turbine service technicians are projected to be the fastest-growing occupation over the next decade, with a whopping 60.1% growth rate. **🖼️ The big picture.** The employment landscape is shifting dramatically towards green energy, healthcare, and tech jobs. Here's what you need to know: - **Green jobs are on the rise:** Wind turbine service technicians lead the pack, followed closely by solar photovoltaic installers at 48% projected growth. - **Healthcare heroes are in high demand:** Nurse practitioners (46.3% growth) and physician assistants (28.5% growth) are near the top of the list, driven by an aging population. - **Tech continues its reign:** Data scientists (36% growth) and information security analysts (32.7% growth) are proving that data really is the new oil. - **Some traditional roles face decline:** Word processors and typists are projected to see a 38% decrease. 💨 **Where the wind blows…** … according to the **[2024 U.S. Energy & Employment Jobs Report](https://www.energy.gov/policy/us-energy-employment-jobs-report-useer?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)**: - **North Dakota** (22.3), **South Dakota** (20.4), **and Colorado** (13.4) have the most wind energy-related jobs per 10,000 residents. - **Texas** leads in total wind energy jobs with nearly 27,400, more than double the next highest state, **Illinois** (9,400). While growth percentages are high, the actual number of jobs remains relatively small. There were 11,400 wind turbine tech jobs nationwide in 2023, compared to 349,600 for nurse practitioners. 💼 **What this means for you and yours.** - **For recruiters:** It's time to build talent pipelines in these growth areas. Consider partnering with trade schools and universities specializing in green energy, healthcare, and tech fields. - **For job seekers:** Upskilling and reskilling in these growth areas could be your ticket to job security in the coming decade. The writing's on the wall – or rather, in the wind. ⚡️ **Keep in mind.** The job market is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of these trends can make all the difference in one's career trajectory. With federal support behind them, wind and solar energy are looking like increasingly safe career bets. Just be prepared to adapt – the job market of tomorrow might look very different from today's. 📥️ **Read more in** [**Insider**](https://www.businessinsider.com/fastest-growing-jobs-us-shrinking-employement-projections-labor-careers-2024-8?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)**.**   **NUMBERS** ## **Numbers That’ll Make You Think** - **20%** — Of people are neurodivergent, but only a quarter feel accepted at work, according to a **Myers-Briggs** study. Time to neuro-spice up those diversity initiatives. ([UNLEASH](https://www.unleash.ai/diversity-equity-inclusion/myers-briggs-20-of-people-are-neurodivergent-but-only-a-quarter-feel-accepted-at-work/?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - **350** — Out of 389 metropolitan areas saw higher unemployment rates in July compared to a year ago. Even cities are feeling the job market blues. ([Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-28/us-cities-post-higher-unemployment-and-many-suffer-wage-squeeze?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - **10,000** — Unionized hotel workers walked off the job on Labor Day weekend in cities including San Francisco, Seattle, and Boston after contract negotiations stalled. ([New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/business/hotel-workers-unite-here-strike-labor-day.html?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - **6.7 million** — Jobs the US is projected to add between 2023 and 2033. That's a lot of new office parties to attend! ([Staffing Industry](https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/us-to-add-67m-jobs-by-2033?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - **100,000** — The projected shortage of healthcare workers in the US by 2028. Calling all aspiring doctors and nurses – your country needs you! ([Staffing Industry](https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/us-healthcare-worker-shortage-to-hit-100000-by-2028?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - **68%** — Of hiring managers report their company plans to re-skill employees in 2024, up from 60% in spring 2021.([Staffing Industry](https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/majority-of-us-companies-plan-to-reskill-employees?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom))   ---   **INDUSTRY INTEL** ## **M&A Deals, Industry Moves, & Other Things To Know** - Gig economy platform **Airtasker USA** raised $9.75 million in media capital. Looks like the gig economy is getting a media makeover… ([Staffing Industry](https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/airtasker-usa-raises-975-million-in-media-capital?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - Healthcare staffing firm **Triage** acquired **RTG Medical**. ([Staffing Industry](https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/triage-acquires-healthcare-staffing-firm-rtg-medical?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - Automotive giant **Ford** became the latest high-profile company to pump the brakes on DEI initiatives. ([USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/08/28/dei-backlash-hits-ford/74982898007/?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - A new report suggests port workers may strike over automation fears. Robots vs. humans – we've seen this one before… ([New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/business/economy/port-workers-robots-automation-strike.html?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - New data shows that more workers are "career cushioning" in fear of layoffs. ([Scripps News](https://www.scrippsnews.com/business/jobs-employment/fearing-layoffs-more-workers-are-career-cushioning?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - A new report shows how veterans in civilian jobs are struggling with networking and resume writing. ([Military Times](https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2024/09/02/vets-in-civilian-jobs-can-struggle-with-networking-resume-writing-too/?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - Recruitment network powerhouse **DirectEmployers** acquired multiple diversity job boards. ([HR Tech Feed](https://hrtechfeed.com/directemployers-acquires-multiple-diversity-job-boards/?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - Sidewalk delivery innovator **Serve Robotics** announced the closing of $20 million private placement. Robot delivery drivers are rolling in the dough… ([PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/serve-robotics-announces-closing-of-20-million-private-placement--warrant-exercise-302233238.html?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - Also in robot job news: **Brand Engagement Network** secured $55.9 million in funding for AI development. ([Investing.com](https://investing.com/?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - In recognition of **Global TA Day**, **RecruitmentMarketing.com** sat down with the founders of the day to learn about how it started ([RecruitmentMarketing.com](https://www.recruitmentmarketing.com/industry-insights/recognizing-recruiters-worldwide-the-story-of-global-ta-day/?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom))  **OPEN ROLES** ## Jobs You Might Want (For Yourself!)   - - - Social media platform **TikTok** is hiring a [Recruiting Coordinator](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1555018-recruiting-coordinator-tiktok?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom) based in Seattle, WA - Professional networking site **LinkedIn** is hiring an [Acquisition & Engagement Consultant](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1555020-acquisition-and-engagement-consultant-linkedin?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom) based in Omaha, NE - E-commerce leader **Amazon** is hiring a [Team Manager](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1555019-team-manager-amazon?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom) based in Indianapolis, IN - Fast-food chain **McDonald's** is hiring a [People Department Manager](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1555022-people-department-manager-mcdonalds?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)based in Duncan, SC - Fashion retailer **Aritzia** is hiring a [People & Culture Director](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1554773-people-andamp-culture-director-retail-talent-acquisition-manhattan-region-aritzia?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom) based in New York, NY - Financial services giant **JPMorgan Chase** is hiring an [AI Recruiter](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1555014-ai-recruiter-jpmorgan-chase?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)based in Jersey City, NJ - Staffing agency **Robert Half** is hiring a [Human Resource Assistant](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1555021-human-resource-assistant-robert-half?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom) based in Cincinnati, OH - Financial services company **Northwestern Mutual** is hiring a [Talent Acquisition Recruiter](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/job/1554747-talent-acquisition-recruiter-northwestern-mutual?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom) based in Lake Elmo, MN *For more of these roles delivered to your inbox every Monday, subscribe to the* ***RecruitmentMarketing.com Jobs Weekly*** *newsletter by clicking* *[here](https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/7a76e29f-4a10-46fc-8f64-ecbe8adb5107?email=)**. For a full list of open roles, head over to our**job board by clicking* *[here](https://talentjobs.niceboard.co/?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)**.* *If you’re publicly seeking a job, get highlighted during our* ***#TalentTuesday*** *by filling out your profile* *[here](https://share.hsforms.com/1TEHTm32dTz6MmkvDID70RAoayc4?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)**.* --- **LAYOFFS** **Places For You To Source Fresh Talent** - - - Tech giant **Apple** said it will cut about 100 jobs in its digital services group. ([Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-28/apple-cuts-about-100-services-jobs-as-part-of-priority-shift?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - Tech titan **IBM** will close its **China** R&D department group, affecting over 1,000 jobs. ([Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/technology/ibm-close-china-rd-department-affecting-over-1000-jobs-yicai-reports-2024-08-26/?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - Web browser **Brave** said it has off 27 employees. ([TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/28/brave-lays-off-27-employees/?guccounter=1&utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom)) - AI chatbot startup **Character.AI** said it will lay off 5% of employees after its co-founders joined **Google**. ([MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/ai-startup-lays-off-5-employees-after-co-founders-join-google/ar-AA1pKhwZ?utm_source=recruitmentmarketing.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=green-job-boom#:~:text=AI%20chatbot%20startup%20Character,and%20recruiting%20for%20the%20startup)) - Hyperlocal delivery platform **Dunzo** fired 150 more employees amid funding woes. 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