Job Activity: March 2025

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 opportunities are growing, which skills are in demand, and how they can position themselves for success.

Here’s a breakdown of the workforce demands our team supported during March:

8 Key Industries

March saw a more concentrated focus across 8 industries compared to 11 in February. While Manufacturing & Industrial remained the top sector, Retail & Consumer Goods and Supply Chain & Logistics showed notable growth across the jobs our team worked on.

• Manufacturing & Industrial: 28%
• Retail & Consumer Goods: 18%
• Supply Chain & Logistics: 15%
• Construction: 13%
• Food & Beverage: 10%
• Healthcare: 10%
• Energy & Utilities: 5%
• Automotive: 3%

Industries like Aerospace & Defense and Sustainability, which were present in February, did not appear in our top hiring sectors for March.

On-Site vs. Remote Work Trends

After February saw an increase in hybrid and remote work flexibility, March swung back with an even greater demand for on-site roles.

• On-Site: 69% (up from 58% in February)
• Hybrid: 14% (down from 21%)
• Remote: 16% (down from 21%)

Recruitment Activity Across 20 States

March saw activity expand across 20 states, up from 17 in February. North Carolina led hiring activity, making up more than 15% of placements and surpassing New Jersey, which was the top state in February.

Top states for March recruitment:

• North Carolina: 15%
• New Jersey: 10%
• New York: 8%
• Pennsylvania: 8%

Additional hiring occurred across states including Texas, Florida, Michigan, Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, and more.

Top 10 Skills in Demand

While some technology-driven skills like SAP, Business Intelligence, and System Administration were highly sought in February, March saw a shift toward a more diverse range of skills, including engineering, leadership, and ERP systems.

Most frequently sought skills by our clients in March:

1. EDI
2. SQL & Databases
3. Data Analysis
4. Management
5. JDE
6. Microsoft Dynamics
7. Azure
8. ERP Systems
9. Engineering
10. Leadership

Hiring by Department

EDI Staffing’s IT-hiring activity remained strong despite a decrease from February.

• IT, Software, & EDI: 35% (down from 49.1%)
• Business & Project Management: 14%
• Engineering & Manufacturing: 14%
• Accounting & Finance: 12%
• HR & Admin: 10%
• Marketing & Communications: 10%
• Sales & Account Management: 2%

March Featured Review from One of Our Candidates

“Michelle Rodriguez contacted me for a position, and I hesitated to take the position, but she was so professional and encouraging that I ended up interviewing and I got it. She is wonderful! Michelle always followed up with me and made sure that I had everything I needed and continued to check in throughout my time with EDI Staffing…” – Verified Candidate on Trustpilot

Our March job activity reflects emerging hiring patterns and workforce shifts, helping employers refine their recruitment strategies and job seekers stay informed. Whether you’re hiring top talent or exploring new opportunities, our team is here to help.