Julia Pollak Moves to U.S. Department of Labor

Company - People | Mar 31, 2025 | Aim Group

Julia Pollak, formerly the chief economist at ZipRecruiter, has been appointed as the chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor. In this new role, she will oversee economic analysis to inform policy-making within the department. Her transition marks a significant step from her previous position at ZipRecruiter, a notable recruitment platform where she was instrumental in labor market analysis. Pollak’s move to a governmental position underscores an alignment of her expertise in labor economics with the public sector's strategic initiatives.

Sectors

  • Human Resources and Recruitment
  • Government and Public Policy

Geography

  • United States – The U.S. Department of Labor is a federal department located in the United States, and Julia Pollak is moving to this role from a U.S.-based company.

Industry

  • Human Resources and Recruitment – ZipRecruiter operates within the recruitment platform industry, where Julia Pollak served as chief economist.
  • Government and Public Policy – The U.S. Department of Labor is a governmental entity involved in labor policy and economic analysis, relevant to Julia Pollak’s new role.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Julia PollakChief EconomistPersonFormer ZipRecruiter chief economist, now appointed chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor.
    ZipRecruiterFormer EmployerCompanyA recruitment platform company where Julia Pollak served as the chief economist.
    U.S. Department of LaborEmployerGovernmentThe federal department responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, reemployment services, and some economic statistics.