Now Hiring! A Newsletter About Staffing, Recruiting, and Talent

Hi readers, 

Somehow, the year is already winding down.

It went fast. Too fast.

Before everyone logs off for the holidays, thanks for reading and being part of this community.

Here are a few timely headlines to close out the year and look ahead to 2026.

We’ll see you back here on Thursday, Jan. 8. Happy holidays!

🩺 Nursing Shortages Drive Major Shifts in Healthcare Hiring

Nursing demand is surging and reshaping healthcare hiring into 2026, according to Monster’s latest outlook.

Read more here. 

🚦Jobs Numbers Offer Mixed Signals for U.S. Economy

The latest jobs report shows steady hiring alongside signs of cooling, offering mixed signals heading into the new year.

Read more here.

📈 Hyderabad GCC Growth Continues with Four New Centers

Hyderabad adds four new global capability centers, bringing its total to 86 and reinforcing its rise as a leading business destination in 2025.

Read more here.

🤖 Staffing Tech Shift Centers on AI and Automation

Heading into 2026, staffing firms are refining ATS systems, expanding automation, and prioritizing AI with proven ROI.

Read more here.

🔢 By the Numbers

30%. The drop in overall tech hiring demand in India, even as specialised AI roles like GenAI, MLOps, and AI governance continue to surge.

Read more here. 

🎧 Catch Up with Now Hiring!

The holidays are a great time to catch up on the latest episodes of Now Hiring!—featuring candid conversations on hiring and recruiting, from emerging trends to practical takeaways you can use right away.

Listen anytime on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

We’re also kicking off recording for Season 3. If you have a story — or lessons in resilience — to share with the industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Email us at [email protected]. 

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Thanks for reading! What did you think? What would you like us to include in future editions? Feel free to provide feedback to editor-in-chief Steve Vittorioso at [email protected]. We always love hearing from industry leaders and practitioners like you.