Jake Moross

📊 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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REDUCING TIME-TO-HIRE IN THE NYC/NJ MARKET-Organizations navigating the highly competitive NYC/NJ region know that securing the right candidate swiftly can make the difference between stagnation and growth. Winston Staffing, a longstanding full-service staffing and recruitment firm, recognizes how crucial it is to keep the hiring process moving. When a role in Accounting, Banking, Construction, Healthcare, Human Resources, or other dynamic sectors goes unfilled for too long, teams strain under the workload, productivity falters, and morale can wane. For more info on how to address this challenge with a strategic approach, please see link in first comment below. #fridayfeels #winstonwisdom #reducingtimetohire #inthemixin2026

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In the latest episode of RecTech, Economist Andrew Flowers from Appcast, Inc discusses the slowing US job market, describing it as 'treading water'. He analyzes recent employment data, labor force participation trends, quit rates, and the impact on recruiting and talent acquisition in various sectors. WATCH: https://lnkd.in/e6nW-UJq

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📊 Philadelphia’s Labor Market Trends — Q3 2025 Insights Are Live Philadelphia’s labor market continued to shift in the third quarter of 2025, with changes in employment, labor force participation, and wage dynamics that matter to employers, jobseekers, and workforce partners alike. Highlights include a rising unemployment rate, expanding labor force, and sector-specific trends shaping the region’s economic landscape. Whether you’re tracking workforce trends, planning talent strategies, or evaluating economic signals, this report offers meaningful insights you don’t want to miss. 👉 Check out the full Quarterly Labor Market Report for deeper analysis and data: https://lnkd.in/enUNC_rM #LaborMarket #WorkforceDevelopment #PhiladelphiaEconomy #EmploymentTrends #DataDriven

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Great tip from Joanne! Especially with more AI involved in recruiting processes, it's important to stay on top of the best strategies when applying to jobs.

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Despite the turbulent market, many companies are still moving forward with hiring plans for in-demand roles and projects, according to new Robert Half research. Hiring and consulting expert Bill Driscoll shares details on what that means for workers in this Boston 25 segment https://bit.ly/4rSOUxw

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So excited to share this! 👏 Acquired Philadelphia is integrating with Hudson Talent Solutions — expanding our executive search capabilities and plugging into a global talent platform powered by HudsonFlow. Proud of what we built. Even more excited for what’s next. Huge thank you to Jake Zabkowicz, Crystal McKinsey, Paul Mazzagatti, and Hannah Knowlton for the warm welcome. Grateful to be joining such an amazing team.

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Despite the turbulent market, many companies are still moving forward with hiring plans for in-demand roles and projects, according to new Robert Half research. Hiring and consulting expert Bill Driscoll shares details on what that means for workers in this Boston 25 segment https://bit.ly/4lozOh0

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Hiring is getting harder as talent shortages persist and AI-generated applications rise. Discover five practical strategies to help your organization compete for top talent in today’s market. https://bit.ly/3PbeAqN

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Despite the turbulent market, many companies are still moving forward with hiring plans for in-demand roles and projects, according to new Robert Half research. Hiring and consulting expert Bill Driscoll shares details on what that means for workers in this Boston 25 segment https://bit.ly/4lr56nq

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