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Great session from Patricia Maroto Gómez and an important reminder about posting content that aligns with themes you genuinely believe in (not just Crystal Palace). The Region is driving demand for RPO/embedded solutions, but most approach with a misconception. They view embedded/RPO as simply placing a recruiter on-site at internal talent acquisition costs. This is the knowledge gap we’re addressing. When you embed Halian, you’re not hiring a recruiter but accessing Halian as a Service. Our entire recruitment ecosystem backs your dedicated client partner: global sourcing networks, AI-enabled tools, proprietary candidate databases, and proven methodologies refined across thousands of placements worldwide. The fundamental difference is between infrastructure and the individual. You’re not paying for a person. You’re investing in proven recruitment infrastructure that delivers faster fills, higher quality candidates, and scalable capacity without the overhead of building these capabilities internally. Halian as a Service (HaaS) 😜

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January IT Employment Holds Steady Employment in IT remained flat In January 2026, adding 1,999 net jobs month-over-month, according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association for the IT & Engineering Staffing and Solutions Industry. Since January 2025, IT employment grew 0.67%, or 34,836 jobs.    “January’s employment data reinforces what our members are seeing in the market right now—a labor environment that remains selective and uneven, but is beginning to show early signs of stabilization,” said Mark Roberts, CEO of TechServe Alliance.    “We are seeing comparatively better IT hiring momentum in sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, utilities, and infrastructure-related engineering, where digital modernization, data, and security needs remain active. Overall, clients are moving more deliberately, approving targeted projects and high-priority roles, and placing greater emphasis on outcomes, productivity, and near-term business impact rather than broad-based hiring,” Roberts added.  A NOTE FROM PHIL There are so many challenges to finding good IT people today. Candidates can send their resume to hundreds of businesses with one click. Fraudulent resumes and workers are more common than ever before. If you need any help hiring IT Contractors or Full-Time employees, give us a shout.

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Contract talent doesn't mean temporary, it means strategic. Learn more in the #RobertHalf Demand for Skilled Talent report: https://lnkd.in/e7PnR5Ye #ContractHire #FlexibleStaffing

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In this article from Staffing Industry Analysts featuring Rajesh Namboothiry, learn more about the current state of the job market as we head into the end of the year! https://bit.ly/4qKVpCn

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🚨 Workforce Reality: Not All Contingent Labor Suppliers Are Built to Scale. Here’s How to Recognize It. 🚨 Most staffing suppliers today can perform when volume is low and timelines are forgiving. The difference shows up when a programs requisitions surge, and expectations tighten. Especially in high volume and high compliance risk MSP and Internally Managed CW Programs. Suppliers built to scale within those programs rely on proven systems, not heroics or “testing” the waters. They have repeatable and easy onboarding, consistent compliance processes, documented safety and training workflows. They plan for retention and redeployment rather than constant replacement. Performance improves as volume increases instead of resetting every quarter. Suppliers that struggle at scale often look strong early. Speed masks fragility. A small group of recruiters carries most of the workload. Documentation lags behind activity. Quality dips as urgency rises. Compliance measures are missed and risk accumulates quietly between handoffs. The gap becomes visible during program compliance audits, safety reviews, site expansions, or sudden demand spikes. One group absorbs pressure and stabilizes the program. The other introduces friction that shows up as delays, rework, or compliance failure exposure. Scale is not proven during pilot phases. It is revealed when growth tests the structure behind the service. #ContingentWorkforce #WorkforceStrategy #SupplierManagement #ProgramGovernance #OperationalExcellence #RiskManagement #FutureOfWork

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