Job Activity: April 2026
Posted by EDI Staffing on May 08, 2026
As a smaller, relationship-driven agency, we prioritize transparency with our clients, candidates, and internal team. Sharing these monthly insights is one way we keep everyone informed on where hiring demand is strongest and how the market is evolving in real time.
April continued the steady hiring momentum we saw in March, though with a noticeable shift back toward on-site work environments and continued demand for specialized technical talent across IT, EDI, and operational teams.
Here’s a look at our April job activity:
Top States
Recruitment spanned 19 states last month, with NC, TX, and NJ showing the bulk of our team’s job activity…
- NC: 19%
- TX: 16%
- NJ: 12%
- MA: 11%
- CA: 7%
- PA: 7%
- AZ: 4%
- OH: 4%
- OK: 4%
- CT: 4%
- FL, IL, LA, MD, MI, NH, NY, TN, UT: <2%
Remote Flexibility
On-site work drastically increased from March to April, cutting remote work flexibility in half…
- On-site: 72%
- Hybrid: 14%
- Remote: 16%
Industry Breakdown
April hiring efforts were led by Retail & Consumer Goods, little change from March…
- Retail & Consumer Goods: 35%
- IT / Technology: 23%
- Food & Beverage: 14%
- Supply Chain & Logistics: 9%
- Healthcare: 7%
- Manufacturing & Industrial: 4%
- Finance & Insurance: 4%
- Automotive: 4%
- Professional Services: 2%
Top 10 Skills
EDI and SAP remained the top sought-after skills by our clients. In April, we also saw an increase in demand for tech like D365, WMS, and UAT.
- EDI
- Accounting
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Software
- D365
- SAP
- WMS
- UAT
- Business Intelligence
Hiring by Department
Activity by department remained steady during March, with an uptick in jobs in the finance space…
- IT: 49%
- EDI: 21%
- Finance: 11%
- HR & Sales: 9%
- Manufacturing: 2%
- Engineering: 2%
Takeaway
April reflected a noticeable shift in hiring priorities compared to March and February. While demand for specialized technical talent remained steady — particularly around EDI, ERP systems, and operational technology — employers shifted toward on-site work environments, with remote opportunities dropping significantly month over month. We also saw hiring activity spread across more states, alongside growing demand in Retail & Consumer Goods and IT-focused roles tied to business operations, software implementation, and data visibility.
As companies continue to balance efficiency, modernization, and tighter hiring strategies, the market appears to favor professionals with practical, hands-on technical experience that can make an immediate impact.
Looking to better understand how these shifts affect your specific niche? We’re always happy to share a deeper dive into what we’re seeing. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat about these trends or where we see the market heading next.
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