Daniel Cheetham

📊 U.S. Labor Market Update – March 2025 The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) reveals a nuanced picture of the U.S. labor market: Job Openings: Decreased by 288,000 to 7.192 million, indicating a potential softening in labor demand. Layoffs: Declined by 222,000 to 1.558 million, suggesting employers are retaining their workforce despite economic uncertainties. Hiring: Experienced a modest increase of 41,000 to 5.411 million, reflecting cautious optimism among businesses. These figures suggest that while employers are becoming more selective in their hiring processes, they are also striving to maintain stability within their existing teams. For organizations, this environment underscores the importance of strategic talent management. At ProActivate, we specialize in proactive talent acquisition strategies that align with your business goals, ensuring you're prepared for both current challenges and future opportunities. 📈 Stay informed and ahead of the curve. Let's discuss how we can support your talent needs in this evolving landscape. #LaborMarket #HiringTrends #ProActivate #TalentStrategy #WorkforcePlanning

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TA/Recruiter job openings in the U.S. continue to climb (surprisingly!) For the first time in nearly three years, postings are holding steady above the 45,000 mark. The sharpest demand we’re seeing is from clients in Data Centers, AI, Aerospace Engineering, and VC-backed and pre-IPO tech. What’s especially interesting: this strength in TA roles is happening at the same time overall U.S. job openings are trending down (per the latest JOLTs report). August’s jobs report showed just 22K new jobs created nationwide, yet demand for recruiters is starting to surge. Why? My hunch: - Lowering interest rates are fueling capital expenditures in tech - IPO activity is picking up - VC funding is flowing again - Companies are positioning for broad hiring in tech Recruiting is often the “canary in the coal mine” for hiring cycles. If this momentum holds, it could signal a broader acceleration in tech hiring heading into 2026. 👉 Do you think this trend continues?

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The backbone of the global economy—logistics and supply chain—is evolving faster than ever. But are our hiring strategies keeping up with the demand for specialized talent? It's a critical time to re-evaluate how we attract, train, and retain the next generation of professionals. From automation experts to savvy operations managers, the talent gap is a major challenge we must address head-on. Download our flowchart for guidance on how to implement strategies designed to attract skilled professionals. https://hubs.li/Q03VX0DZ0 #Randstad #Logistics #SupplyChain #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategies #Jobs #Hiring #Recruiting #Staffing Randstad USA

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Contingent labor and temporary talent are becoming more than just “flex staffing”. They’re a strategic response to a changing workforce. With the new H-1B lottery rule favoring higher wage levels, companies will need to rethink how they source key talent. That shift, combined with tighter immigration enforcement and rising costs from tariffs, is forcing organizations to look beyond traditional hiring. Many will rely more on temporary talent, L-1 transfers, and flexible workforce models to stay agile. At the same time, employee expectations are rising. Organizations that meet those needs attract and retain the talent that will propel their business.

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💼 Labor Market Trends • Steady Job Growth: The U.S. labor market added approximately 177,000 jobs in April 2025, with health care and social assistance sectors leading the gains according to SHRM. 💬 With health care and social assistance leading job growth, what other industries do you think are poised to grow next — and why? 💬 Are you seeing more hiring momentum in your industry, or is it still feeling slow? Curious to hear what others are experiencing.

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