Job Activity: September 2025
Posted by EDI Staffing on October 08, 2025
As a smaller, relationship-driven agency, we value transparency with our staff, clients, and candidates. It’s what builds trust and helps everyone move forward with confidence. That’s why we share these monthly reports – to provide a clear view of where we’re seeing the most job activity and where talent is making the biggest impact.
With economic uncertainty shaping how businesses plan for Q4, many teams are refining their hiring strategies – emphasizing critical technical and leadership positions that strengthen operations and support ongoing transformation efforts.
Here’s a breakdown of the job activity our team experienced during September:
5 Key Industries
September hiring was led by the Manufacturing & Industrial industry among a few others…
- Manufacturing & Industrial (38%)
- Retail & Consumer Goods (23%)
- IT (15%)
- Supply Chain & Logistics (12%)
- Professional Services (12%)
On-Site vs. Remote Work Trends
September saw a slight increase in on-site work and an even split between on-site and remote roles.
- On Site: 54%
- Remote: 23%
- Hybrid: 23%
Recruitment Activity Across 13 States
Across the US, last month’s job activity spanned 13 states, with NJ, PA, and NY showing the highest concentration of our team’s job activity.
- NJ: 15%
- PA: 15%
- NY: 12%
- IN: 8%
- MA: 8%
- NC: 8%
- OH: 8%
- TX: 8%
- AL, AZ, FL, MD, MI: 4% each
Top 10 Skills in Demand
The most sought-after skills by our clients were largely technical…
- EDI
- SAP
- Accounting
- SQL
- D365
- Data Management
- Cloud Platforms
- Leadership
- HR
- Technical Support
Hiring by Department
September activity remained strong across IT, Software & EDI departments…
- IT, Software, & EDI: 62%
- HR & Administration: 12%
- Business & Project Management: 12%
- Accounting & Finance: 12%
- Legal/Corporate: 4%
Recap
Overall, our September results reflect broader market trends: steady demand for specialized talent, cautious but consistent hiring in core industries, and a gradual shift toward more on-site and hybrid roles as companies finalize year-end projects.
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