Alex Pfeffer

📊 Connecticut Hiring Trends – What We're Seeing in May 2025 As someone involved in the staffing space here in Connecticut, I wanted to share a quick snapshot of the trends we’re watching closely this spring: ✅ Job Growth vs. Talent Gaps: With 73,000+ open jobs and low unemployment (3.0%), companies are competing hard for skilled talent. 🏥 Healthcare is hurting: Workforce shortages continue to strain hospitals and providers — we’re seeing rising demand for nurses, allied health, and support staff. 🏭 Manufacturing is hiring: CNC machinists, robotics techs, and QA roles are hot, but many employers are struggling to find qualified candidates. 🧠 Skills-based hiring is accelerating: More companies are rethinking degree requirements and focusing on technical competencies and soft skills. 🤖 AI is changing the game: From recruitment automation to analytics, hiring is becoming faster and more data-driven. 💡 Retention is the new recruitment: Flexible schedules, wellness initiatives, and mental health support are no longer perks — they’re expected. At Randstad, we’re working daily with employers across CT to help them adapt to these shifts — whether it’s building a more agile workforce or rethinking how they hire. If you’re navigating similar challenges, let’s connect. #Staffing #ConnecticutJobs #WorkforceTrends #Hiring2025 #RecruitmentStrategy #CTWorkforce #SkillsGap

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In Christine Endres’ role as the senior regional director for recruiting firm Robert Half, she keeps a finger on the pulse of local workplace norms and expectations. In general, Endres said, there’s been a “noticeable shift toward more casual workplace attire across Philadelphia.” https://bit.ly/3TbeSN1

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If you have employees in NY, there was an update to New York City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act. The most significant is that employers must now provide all existing (and all new hires) the revised Notice of Employee Rights no later than March 24, 2026 The updated Notice must also be visibly posted in the workplace. These aren't things you have to keep track of on your own, check out Mosey if you're looking for a tool to keep you compliant in all the states you operate in. Link to notice is in the comments

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HR leaders don’t lack intent. They lack hours in the day. ⏳ Because when every workflow is manual, reactive, and fragmented… HR drowns in tasks instead of elevating people. Payroll and leave trackers exist. But what about the real heavyweights?  👉 Onboarding  👉 Enablement  👉 Compliance  👉 Knowledge transfer That’s where the future of HR is heading:  📦 Workflows treated like products  ⚡ Processes that scale with the org  💡 More time for the human side of HR At UJJI AI, we believe it’s simple: Scale the work, so HR can stay focused on people. #PeopleExperience #HRTech #EmployeeExperience #FutureOfWork #DigitalLearning #UJJI

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In Christine Endres’ role as the senior regional director for recruiting firm Robert Half, she keeps a finger on the pulse of local workplace norms and expectations. In general, Endres said, there’s been a “noticeable shift toward more casual workplace attire across Philadelphia.” https://bit.ly/45SqMmG

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Massachusetts employers - want up to $125,000 to train your team? The Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund is open for applications, and your company could be leaving serious money on the table. In this 30-minute recorded webinar, Kristy Grignon (MassMEP) and Rachel Gillis (AIM HR Solutions) break down: ✔️What’s new in this year’s grant cycle ✔️Who qualifies and how to apply ✔️The key differences between Express & General grants ✔️What training is eligible and what isn’t ✔️Where to get hands-on support to make your application a success 🎥 Access the recording now and take the guesswork out of getting funded: https://loom.ly/DiztSzE #workforcetraining #massachusetts #webinar

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