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- New Residential Construction June 18, 2025Privately-owned housing starts in May 2025 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,256,000. This is 9.8 percent (+/- 9.3%) below the revised April 2025 estimate of 1,392,000.May 2025: -9.8 % ChangeApril 2025 (r): +2.7* % Change
- Manufacturing and Trade Inventories and Sales June 17, 2025U.S. total business end-of-month inventories for April 2025 were $2,656.5 billion, virtually unchanged (+/- 0.1 percent)* from last month. U.S. total business sales were $1,922.8 billion, down 0.1 percent (+/- 0.2 percent)* from last month.April 2025: 0.0* % Change in InventoriesMarch 2025 (r): +0.1* % Change in Inventories
- Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services June 17, 2025U.S. retail and food services sales for May 2025 were $715.4 billion, a decrease of 0.9 percent (+/-0.5 percent) from the previous month.May 2025: -0.9 % ChangeApril 2025 (r): -0.1* % Change
- Quarterly Services Survey June 12, 2025U.S. selected services total revenue for the first quarter of 2025, adjusted for seasonal variation but not for price changes, was $5,829.0 billion, an increase of 1.0 percent (+/- 0.2 percent) from the fourth quarter of 2024 and up 5.6 percent (+/- 0.2 percent) from the first quarter of 2024.1st Qtr 2025: +1.0 % Change4th […]
- Business Formation Statistics June 11, 2025Total U.S. Business Applications were 446,993 in May 2025, down 0.6% from April 2025.May 2025: -0.6° % ChangeApril 2025 (r): -0.9° % Change
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
- Presales vs Sales: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters June 20, 2025The term “presales vs sales” often surfaces in conversations about modern B2B sales strategy, but it is more than just industry jargon. Understanding the difference between these two functions is crucial for developing efficient sales processes, particularly when dealing with complex enterprise cycles. While both focus on moving a buyer toward a decision, presales and...continue […]Ryan Thornton
- Enterprise Sales Guide: Strategy, Execution, and Hiring Insights June 13, 2025Enterprise sales isn’t about speed or volume. It’s about precision, persistence, and a deep understanding of each target account. Selling to large organizations involves complex buying cycles, multiple decision-makers, and high stakes. If you’re navigating this space, you need a clear roadmap and a capable team. Our guide breaks down what enterprise sales involves, how...continue […]Sean Murkar
- Sales Enablement Process: A Guide for Sales Leaders May 28, 2025Sales teams are under more pressure than ever to perform, and the gap between high-performing reps and everyone else often comes down to sales enablement. The right sales enablement process can improve onboarding, drive better performance, and ensure your team is equipped with the tools necessary to move deals forward. A sales enablement process works...continue […]Leah Ruddick
Our Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Experts
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In the News
- ACS Manufacturing Expands with $31.5M Utah Investment June 24, 2025The company is a manufacturer of structural enclosures for mission-critical back up power systems.
- Lucid Expands in Phoenix with Nikola's Former Facility June 24, 2025Lucid acquired the site after Nikola's bankruptcy filing.
- Boeing Door Plug Incident: NTSB Reveals Safety Findings June 24, 2025The blow out created a roaring air vacuum that sucked objects out of the cabin.
- CloEE: Transforming Manufacturing with AI Innovation June 23, 2025The funding will hep explore how AI agents can transform and replace heavy manufacturing platforms.
- Green Bay Packaging's $1B Arkansas Mill Expansion Unveiled June 19, 2025The multi-year project could more than double the mill's current production capacity.
- Environmental Groups Fight Federal Coal Plant Mandate in Michigan June 19, 2025Consumers Energy had planned to close the power station by May 31.
- NTSB Warns: Boeing 737 Max Engine Safety Concerns June 19, 2025To prevent smoke from filling the cockpit or cabin following a bird strike.
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
- How to Participate in Upcoming ENR Market Surveys and Competitions June 24, 2025Get the latest information about deadlines and how to participate in ENR Top List surveys and recognitions
- California Crews Tackle Slide-Prone Highway 1 With Remote-Controlled Equipment June 24, 2025The eroded stretch of the popular route has been closed to traffic for more than a year.
- ICE Raids Create Chilling Effect on Already Stretched Industry Workforce June 24, 2025Both documented and undocumented workers are being swept up as raids escalate across construction, as others avoid jobsites to stay out of ICE crosshairs.
- Bid Protests Offer a Way Around PLAs, But Will a Slow, Steady Precedent Win the Day? June 23, 2025While bid protests offer a legal strategy to challenge the Biden-era project-labor agreement mandate, a First Amendment-based case could overturn it, author contends.
- Construction Economics for June 30, 2025 June 23, 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
Our Healthcare Industry Experts
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In the News
- Trump Immigration Policies Flare Concerns for Residency Programs June 24, 2025(MedPage Today) -- With medical residencies set to start on July 1, program directors are concerned about their trainees from outside the U.S. The internal medicine residency program at a rural academic medical center in upstate New York where...
- 'You Lied': Physician Lawmaker Confronts RFK Jr. About ACIP Firings June 24, 2025(MedPage Today) -- Rep. Kim Schrier, MD (D-Wash.), tore into HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday, accusing him of lying and arguing that he broke a promise not to change the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)...
- Health Groups Cautiously Optimistic on Prior Authorization Announcement June 24, 2025(MedPage Today) -- Healthcare groups are sounding cautiously optimistic about Monday's announcement from HHS that it had gotten voluntary agreement from major insurers to try to lessen the burdens of prior authorization on doctors and patients...
- Could Brain Scans Improve RA Treatment? June 24, 2025(MedPage Today) -- Functional MRI brain imaging could one day help identify rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients most likely to respond to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors and perhaps other targeted therapies, researchers said. In a randomized...
- ADA Roundup: Weight-Loss Studies Take Center Stage June 24, 2025(MedPage Today) -- CHICAGO -- Research presented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) annual meeting included a small phase I/II study on stem cell therapy for type 1 diabetes, a randomized trial of a once-monthly weight-loss injectable...
Our Executive & Retained Search Experts
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In the News
- Join an Upcoming Roundtable June 24, 2025
- LEI for India Increased in May June 24, 2025The Leading Economic Index increased to 160.5
- US Consumer Confidence Retreats in June June 24, 2025Consumers remain concerned about the economy
- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US Inched Down in May June 20, 2025The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US ticked down by 0.1% in May 2
- The Intersection of Environmental Sustainability and Responsible AI June 19, 2025
- LEI for Australia Increased in April June 18, 2025The LEI increased to 113.9
- The LEI for France Improved Again in April June 18, 2025France LEI increased by 0.8% in April 2025 to 108.9
Our Finance & Accounting Industry Experts
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- Ben Riggs
- Melisa Zucaro
- Codi McCommon
- Melissa Montero
- LeeAnn Hamon
- Jeremy Hamon
- Casey Conger
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In the News
- PCAOB permanently bars repeat offender June 24, 2025The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board sanctioned the firm Michael T. Studer CPA and Michael Studer for repeat violations related to a 2019 audit.Paige Hagy
- ACFE hosts fraud fighters June 24, 2025The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners presented awards during its global fraud conference in Nashville.Michael Cohn
- In the blogs: Here to stay June 24, 2025DOJ clipped; seven years of Wayfair; the true reason to change the IRC; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.Jeff Stimpson
- IRS Criminal Investigation reduced tax preparer probes June 24, 2025The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation unit has been experiencing ups and downs in recent years due to budget boosts and cuts from Congress.Michael Cohn
- Trump amps up pressure on GOP holdouts on his massive tax bill June 24, 2025The administration expects Senate leaders to bring the massive legislation to the floor on Thursday.Erik Wasson
Our Food, Beverage, & Lodging Industry
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In the News
- Club Med achieves record-breaking performance in 2024 and sets sights on 2025 with exciting developments June 25, 2025Vietnam, June 25, 2025 – Club Med, the global leader in premium all-inclusive holiday experiences, capped off a record-breaking 2024, marking a year of significant growth and strategic achievements. As the brand embarks on its 75th Anniversary year in 2025, Club Med is poised to build on this momentum to capitalise on its successful upscale […]
- Club Med achieves record-breaking performance in 2024 and sets sights on 2025 with exciting developments June 25, 2025Vietnam, June 25, 2025 – Club Med, the global leader in premium all-inclusive holiday experiences, capped off a record-breaking 2024, marking a year of significant growth and strategic achievements. As the brand embarks on its 75th Anniversary year in 2025, Club Med is poised to build on this momentum to capitalise on its successful upscale […]
- Let’s Say "Hello World"! - our customized wooden fridge magnets that double as key cards! June 25, 2025Every time we attend an international exhibition — whether in Europe, the Middle East, or just last week in America—we bring along something special: our customized wooden fridge magnets that double as key cards!
- Strategies for Seasonal Impact June 24, 2025In hospitality, seasonality isn’t just a footnote in the budget—it’s often the main storyline. Whether it’s summer vacationers filling oceanfront suites, fall group travel spiking occupancy, or citywide events creating compression across an entire market, these seasonal surges are what make or break performance.
- The Commercial Strategy Disconnect: Is Your Digital Strategy Driving Hotel Profit or Just Activity? June 24, 2025In today’s competitive landscape, the goal isn’t just to be busy, it’s to be profitable. As a commercial leader, you’re focused on the big picture: optimizing revenue, driving direct bookings to reduce acquisition costs, and building a brand that commands market share.
