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Employment Recap: March 2025

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March’s market showed stronger growth compared to February, with employment gains picking up across a few key industries. Wage growth remained steady, and labor force participation held firm.   Here’s a summary of the latest employment data from the BLS Employment Situation Summary released on Friday, April 4, 2025:  …

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Staying Agile in a Changing Market with Contingent Staffing

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Staying agile in today’s market (for hiring and beyond) is being able to adapt quickly, and one of the best ways to do that is through contingent staffing.    “As the focus on talent has increased, so has the use of the contingent workforce, with over 80% of executives reporting…

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Job Activity: March 2025

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We’re analyzing March’s job activity to track hiring trends and workforce demands across industries, on-site vs. remote flexibility, states, top skills, and department needs. We provide insights to help companies stay ahead of hiring challenges and adapt to market shifts while also giving job seekers a clearer picture of where…

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Employment Recap: February 2025

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February’s job market remained resilient, with steady employment growth, but cooling trends continued to surface. While hiring persisted across key industries, job gains slowed compared to recent months, and wage growth remained moderate. Here’s a breakdown of the latest employment data from the BLS Employment Situation Summary released on Friday, March 7,…

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Job Activity: February 2025

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As we dive into March, we’re tracking more of our job activity, breaking it down by industry, flexibility, state, skills, and department to anticipate workforce needs and better support companies looking to hire.   Here’s a quick snapshot of the positions our team worked on during February:   11 Industries…

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Employment Recap: January 2025

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January’s report reflects a stable but cooling labor market, as job growth slowed slightly compared to last year’s pace.   Here’s a recap of the January employment situation from the recent BLS Employment Situation Summary released on Friday, February 7, 2025:   Unemployment Rate: Decreased to 4.0%   The unemployment…

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Job Activity: January 2025

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As we continue into 2025, we’re tracking and sharing our job activity by industry, flexibility, state, skills, and department to anticipate workforce needs and better support our clients.   Here’s a quick snapshot of what our team worked on in January:   Industry Last month, our sales and recruiting teams…

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Winning Top Talent: The Power of Differentiation

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Last month, we tuned into the American Staffing Association’s latest webinar on staffing trends and projections for 2025. They brought on industry leaders, who each deep-dived into trending issues, sharing resources and strategies to adapt. One common theme amongst each speaker? Differentiation is key to standing out in a shifting…

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2025 Staffing Outlook: AI Insights and a Strong Start to the Year

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With a strong start to the year, we joined ClearlyRated’s webinar, “The Year Ahead in Staffing: From AI to Z.” After two years of industry challenges, experts are forecasting renewed growth in 2025. Growth, for organizations that can successfully navigate uncertainty, changing demographics, and emerging technologies.   Here are two…

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Employment Recap: December 2024

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The December job market closed the year on a strong note, with employment gains in health care, retail trade, and government. Despite a steady unemployment rate, these sectors’ growth highlights the resilience of the labor force in an evolving economy. Here’s a recap of the December employment situation from the…

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