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Matt was the chief content officer and global thought leadership head for AGS. 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[Home](https://www.allegisglobalsolutions.com/en) 2. The AGS Blog # Posts by Matt Charney Discover how AGS is transforming workforce strategies worldwide through our innovative solutions. From blog articles and timely podcasts to well-researched reports and customer success stories full of proof points, we’ll give you the context you need to articulate and inspire action. ### Workforce Insights Delivered to Your Inbox for Free. 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A decade ago we were in the depths of the Great Recession; today, we're at full employment and keep setting records for sustained monthly job growth. It's a good time to be a recruiter, but it's an even better time to start getting ready. Winter is coming. [Read More](https://blog.allegisglobalsolutions.com/what-happens-to-recruiting-in-a-recession) ![Global Employment Trends: How Hiring Models Are Evolving.](https://blog.allegisglobalsolutions.com/hubfs/ag%20report.png) Global Employment Trends: How Hiring Models Are Evolving. The global workforce is changing rapidly. Skills shortages, new engagement models, demographic shifts and economic and political forces, are pushing companies to re-think talent acquisition. As talent and business leaders look to the future, understanding the forces of change is essential. 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