Julia Pollak | Source | Labor Economist at ZipRecruiter
Julia Pollak
Julia Pollak is the labor economist at ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace that uses AI-driven smart matching technology to connect millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers.
Julia has a passion for anticipating where technology is headed and predicting how it will affect the labor market. Working with a wider ZipRecruiter team, she helps employers, job seekers, and students get ahead of the game by gleaning and sharing insights generated from ZipRecruiter data.
Prior to working at ZipRecruiter, Julia was a Doctoral Fellow and Assistant Policy Analyst at the RAND Corporation, where her research focused on issues related to military personnel policy and defense acquisition and was used to guide the decisions of major U.S. government clients. She also taught several economics courses as an adjunct faculty member at Pepperdine University.
Julia holds a B.A. in economics from Harvard and an M.Phil. in Policy Analysis from Pardee RAND Graduate School. She is expected to receive her Ph.D. in Policy Analysis, also from RAND, this year. She is a drilling reservist in the U.S. Navy.
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ZipRecruiter
Labor Economist
started Aug 2018
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Declining U.S. job openings point to cooling labor market
U.S. job openings fell in May, pulled down by declines in the construction and t...
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Demystifying the Job Market
While companies are laying off thousands of workers, the unemployment rate remains historically low. Julia Pollak, ZipRecruiter’s chief economist, discusses the labor market, the outlook for a recession and how AI is appearing in job postings.
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Laid off tech workers finding higher paying jobs within months, says ZipRecruiter's Julia Pollak
Julia Pollak, ZipRecruiter chief economist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the hiring spree in tech despite the massive layoffs affecting the sector.
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RTO Push: Remote Work Declines as Companies Tighten Office Policies
Julia notes stricter in-office requirements are rising, with full-time office attendance up to 20% in 2024. Companies cite concerns over remote work's impact on culture. "The push for flexibility remains strong," she says, as job seekers still value it, with women and parents gaining more flexible schedules when switching jobs. -
Trump's Policies: A Double-Edged Sword for Jobs and Housing
Julia suggests deregulation and tax cuts could boost domestic production and hiring, reducing unemployment. However, "tariffs may increase consumer prices and reduce job opportunities." In housing, deregulation might lower prices, but tariffs could raise material costs. Trump may maintain tax incentives for homeownership, but changes in FHA loans could increase financial risk. Immigration policy shifts could lead to labor shortages in key industries. -
Remote Work Remains Resilient Amid RTO Demands
Julia notes that remote work is "largely stable," with 11% of job postings being remote or hybrid. Despite RTO demands, remote roles attract 3-5 times more engagement, and attrition is 30% lower. Remote-first companies benefit from increased applications, while the Trump Administration's EO may impact remote work, especially in Washington, DC.
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A tight labor market and plentiful private sector opportunities appear to be drawing teachers a.way from their stable, but often poorly paid, jobs.
