Rebekah Disser

📊 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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✅ Q4 Hiring Snapshot: Hampton Roads — Insights from the Field 🌊 👥 Steady Headcounts: Most employers plan to maintain current staffing levels rather than aggressively fill open roles. 💡 Skills Over Seats: Hiring teams will prioritize technical roles — tech, digital, and data — rather than broad general positions. 📉 Market Cooling: Talent supply remains tight, influenced by regional travel constraints and a greater emphasis on "seasoned/experienced" talent. 🎓 Mid-Year Grads: Entry-level roles and on-the-job training opportunities are limited, making the market more competitive for early-career candidates. 🏡 Flex Still Wins: Hybrid and remote options remain top perks and key drivers for attracting talent. Jobseekers: Candidates with in-demand tech skills will take priority, be open to opportunities beyond your zipcode, and proactively connect with recruiters and employers. Don't just POST and PRAY. Q4 will be challenging, but we’re here to help.

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The November Workforce Brief is out! This month, we're covering: Veteran hiring strategies Financial impact of labor shortages 2026 trends and industry forecasts New tech in construction and manufacturing https://lnkd.in/gSnBMXFM

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When it comes to staffing partners, “good enough” is not good enough. Contingency staffing is results-first — you only pay once a successful placement is made. So why wait? If your current vendors aren’t consistently raising the bar, now is the time to put others to the test. The truth is, your staffing partners are more than vendors. They are an extension of your brand. Their professionalism, execution, and ability to deliver reflect directly back on you and your organization. If you expect excellence from the candidates you hire, you should demand the same from the firms bringing them to you. Screen them with the same scrutiny. Hold them to the same standards. This isn’t just about filling roles — it’s about protecting your reputation and elevating your results. So here’s the challenge: 👉 Reevaluate your current partners. 👉 Invite new firms into the mix. 👉 Create competition that drives higher performance. The market moves quickly. Don’t let complacency hold you back while stronger partners — and stronger talent — are out there waiting. #Recruitment #Staffing #HiringStrategy #Leadership #TalentAcquisition

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Job board costs are climbing fast and staffing agencies are feeling the squeeze. Many agencies aren’t ditching job boards, but they are rethinking the mix.

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