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- Business Formation Statistics December 12, 2025Total U.S. Business Applications were 535,041 in November 2025, up 7.1% from October 2025.November 2025: 7.1° % ChangeOctober 2025: -1.9° % Change
- Quarterly Services Survey December 11, 2025U.S. selected services total revenue for the third quarter of 2025, adjusted for seasonal variation but not for price changes, was $6,119.4 billion, an increase of 2.4 percent (+/- 0.4 percent) from the second quarter of 2025 and up 7.2 percent (+/- 0.6 percent) from the third quarter of 2024. The first quarter of 2025 […]
- Housing Vacancies and Homeownership December 11, 2025The homeownership rate of 65.3 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third quarter 2024 (65.6 percent). The homeownership rate in the Midwest was lower than the rate in the third quarter 2024 while the rates in the Northeast, South, and West were not statistically different from the third quarter 2024.3rd Qtr […]
- Rental Vacancy Rate December 11, 2025The rental vacancy rate of 7.1 percent was not statistically different from the rate in the third quarter 2024 (6.9 percent). The rental vacancy rate was higher in the South than in the third quarter 2024, while the rates in Northeast, Midwest, and West were not statistically different from the third quarter 2024.3rd Qtr 2025: […]
- Monthly Wholesale Trade: Sales and Inventories December 11, 2025September 2025 sales of merchant wholesalers were $708.2 billion, down 0.2 percent (+/- 0.4 percent)* from last month. End-of-month inventories were $911.5 billion, up 0.5 percent (+/- 0.2 percent) from last month.September 2025: +0.5 % Change in InventoriesAugust 2025 (r): -0.1* % Change in Inventories
Goodwin Recruiting's Industry Experts
No matter if you’re tackling the fast pace of healthcare, the challenges of sales, or the high stakes of executive search, we’ve got the experts who know the playbook inside and out. Our Recruiting Partners are top performers in their fields, ready to bring you the strategies and insights to help your business thrive. So pick an industry below, see what's in the news, and let’s connect you with the pros who are crushing it in that space!
Our Sales Industry Experts
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In the News
- Lead Qualification Criteria Explained: What Buying Signals Matter Most December 9, 2025Lead qualification criteria helps sales teams separate genuine opportunities from early interest, but many teams struggle with knowing which signals matter most. A strong set of criteria gives reps the clarity to focus on leads with real potential, improve forecasting accuracy, and move high intent buyers through the funnel with confidence. When these indicators are...continue […]Leah Ruddick
- The Future of Closing: 11 Top Sales AI Tools You Should Be Using in 2026 December 2, 2025In 2026, AI isn’t just an emerging advantage in sales; it has become a crucial role in driving predictable revenue, optimizing processes, and enabling high-value activities for sales leaders and revenue teams. Modern teams rely on sales engagement platforms, marketing automation platforms, and existing sales workflows to harness AI-driven personalization, improve conversion rates, and increase...continue […]Ryan Thornton
- AI in Sales: The 2026 Guide to a Smarter, Faster, and More Predictive Sales Landscape November 24, 2025The sales landscape is undergoing a historic transformation. As AI reshapes industries across the globe, sales organizations are experiencing one of the most profound shifts in modern business. No longer limited to basic automation, AI in sales now spans sales prospecting tools, content generation, predictive AI, sales forecasting, sales pipeline visibility, sentiment analysis, and end-to-end...continue […]Kyle Fletcher
Our Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Experts
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Our Construction Industry Experts
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- Ryan Skinner
- Jana Walker
- Andrew Busby
- Rebecca Steeves
- Tor Stave
- Michael Forgione
- Jesse Slupianek
- Tim Bridges
- Catherine Kosiba
- Dee Holland
- Jamaloan Abraham
Visit our page: Construction Recruitment
In the News
- Start-up Pirros Seeks to Pull the Right Design Detail for the Moment December 12, 2025Cloud-based system quickly pulls relevant design details from past projects, speeding preparation of design drawings and buildable 3D models.
- Combatting Disease and Delays to Build the Panama Canal December 12, 2025First came the French. A syndicate led by Ferdinand de Lesseps, the diplomat who had led construction of the Suez Canal, began excavating a channel through Central America in 1881.
- Des Moines Airport Launches Next Phase of $600-million Expansion December 12, 2025Phase 1B East of the Des Moines International Airport terminal expansion, a $600 million program that includes a new parking garage, is set to begin in spring 2026.
- Construction Economics for December 15, 2025 December 12, 2025ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
- Judge Rejects Contractor Challenge to Hudson Tunnel Project Procurement December 11, 2025George Harms Construction Co.'s objection to project labor agreement for a bid package on the N.J.-N.Y. tunnel project will not halt the bidding process, a federal judge has ruled,
Our Healthcare Industry Experts
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In the News
- No Increased Breast Cancer Risk With Menopausal Estrogen in BRCA Carriers December 13, 2025(MedPage Today) -- SAN ANTONIO -- Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) did not increase breast cancer risk in women with BRCA mutations, according to a study reported here. In fact, women who used estrogen-only MHT had a significantly lower risk...
- How Were GLP-1 Drugs and Bone Health Linked? December 13, 2025(MedPage Today) -- You passed medical training, now see if you can pass our weekly quiz
- Pain and Functioning; AI Decision Support for Stroke Treatment December 13, 2025(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of Texas Tech Health El Paso, look at the top medical...
- Fragile Students Won't Last in Medicine December 13, 2025(MedPage Today) -- When I first read about the Samantha Fulnecky and Mel Curth debacle that captivated the nation last week, I thought: "Well that's the most creative grade negotiation I've ever seen." Fulnecky, a pre-med junior at University...
- Florida Plows Ahead on Push to Roll Back Certain Vaccine Mandates for Schoolchildren December 13, 2025(MedPage Today) -- Florida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state's schoolchildren, after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis called for the state to become the first in the nation to eliminate...
Our Executive & Retained Search Experts
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In the News
- LEI for Australia Increased in October December 12, 2025The LEI for Australia increased by 0.3% in October 2025 to 115.6
- Strategic autonomy and European competitiveness: Security now comes first December 11, 2025Strategic autonomy and European competitiveness: Security now comes first
- Climbing a Broken Career Ladder: AI Is Starting to Weaken the First Rung December 11, 2025
- Why the C-Suite Needs to Know About Neuro-Symbolic AI December 11, 2025
- The LEI for France Increased in October December 11, 2025The France LEI increased by 0.9% in October 2025 to 111.1
- LEI for Japan increased in October December 10, 2025LEI for Japan increased to 87.8
- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US Declined Again in September December 9, 2025The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US declined by 0.3%.
Our Finance & Accounting Industry Experts
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- Ben Riggs
- Melisa Zucaro
- Codi McCommon
- Melissa Montero
- LeeAnn Hamon
- Jeremy Hamon
- Casey Conger
Visit our page: Financial Recruiting
In the News
- Tax Fraud Blotter: Reality hits December 12, 2025Scenes from an Italian restaurant; blue Hawaii; you're gonna be soooory; and other highlights of recent tax cases.Jeff Stimpson
- OBBBA boosts Adoption Tax Credit December 12, 2025The IRS is reminding taxpayers and tax practitioners of the changes to the credit from this year's big tax legislation.Jeff Stimpson
- A playbook for PE — and beyond December 12, 2025A baker's dozen of key takeaways from our PE Summit for accounting firms looking to secure their future — whether with private equity or not.Daniel Hood
- Auditors adopting new tech and methods, but many lag behind December 12, 2025A significant proportion of firms have yet to implement new audit technologies and methods, citing poor training, lack of quality data, lack of systems access and lack of funds as the primary reasons.Chris Gaetano
- Brown Plus adds Lancaster firm December 12, 2025The Regional Leader will add Lancaster-based Ross Buehler Falk & Co. effective Jan. 1.Daniel Hood
Our Food, Beverage, & Lodging Industry
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In the News
- Holiday Shopping 2025: More Spending, More Stress, More AI December 12, 2025Holiday shoppers are preparing to spend more this season, but there’s a catch. Accenture’s 19th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey reveals that much of this increased spending reflects higher prices, not higher confidence. The result is a stressed-out shopper base struggling to make every penny count while drowning in a sea of confusing offers and promotions. […]
- Lighthouse and HotelSpeaker close the guest experience circle December 12, 2025Lighthouse, the leading AI pricing, distribution and operations platform, and HotelSpeaker, the humanized AI service for guest communication and review management, are joining forces to offer a complete A-to-Z solution for independent hoteliers.
- The 11 travel and hospitality trends that will shape 2026 December 12, 2025Travel and hospitality businesses must now win over a more discerning, AI-armed traveler, while contending with an unstable global economy
- UN Tourism and International Baccalaureate Organization partner to grow tourism education at high school level December 12, 2025UN Tourism and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) have agreed to work together to increase access to tourism education at high school level.
- Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles Is Officially Open December 12, 2025Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles, a 173-room contemporary retreat at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, is officially open, expanding Hilton’s footprint in Southern California and masterfully hosting guests with expertise and care. Located steps from Santa Anita Park and the Los Angeles County Arboretum and minutes from the Rose Bowl and Pasadena’s cultural attractions, […]
