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

Hi readers,

This week’s Now Hiring is here — and somehow, it’s already June.

The year’s nearly half over, and we’re taking a look at what’s new in staffing and recruiting. 

From changes in hiring to how AI is being used on the ground, here are a few things to keep in mind this week:

💼 U.S. Job Growth Slows Sharply with Just 37,000 Private-Sector Jobs Added in May

Hiring in the U.S. private sector nearly stalled in May, posting the smallest monthly gain since early 2023 as businesses reacted to ongoing economic uncertainty.

Read more here.

📉 ILO Cuts 2025 Global Job Forecast Amid Trade Tensions and Economic Slowdown

The International Labour Organization has reduced its 2025 employment growth projection to 1.5%, citing escalating trade conflicts and a decelerating global economy as key factors threatening job creation worldwide.

Read more here.

📊 India’s White-Collar Hiring Stagnates with Minimal Growth in May

White-collar recruitment in India saw a marginal 0.2% year-over-year increase in May 2025, indicating a plateau in hiring activity following stronger growth in previous months.

Read more here.

📈 Boomerang Hiring Surges as Staffing Agencies Rehire Former Employees

Boomerang hires made up 35% of new hires in March 2025, as agencies tap alumni to fill roles faster amid ongoing talent shortages.

Read more here.

🧠 AI Drives Demand for Operationally Skilled Healthcare Leaders

As AI and digital innovation reshape healthcare, organizations are prioritizing leaders with strong operational expertise to enhance efficiency and navigate the evolving landscape.

Read more here.

🔢 By the Numbers

💡 35%. The percentage of all desired IT and engineering skills represented by the top 20 most in-demand skills, with Java, .NET, UI, and DevOps leading the list, according to Ceipal’s 2025 report, The Most In-Demand Job Skills in IT & Engineering: The Evolving Skills Landscape.

Download the report here.

🎙️ Inside Tier4’s Blueprint: Recession-Proof and H1B-Savvy

In our newest podcast episode, Robert Bouchard, COO of Tier4 Group, unpacks how his team is scaling with intention — while staying rooted in purpose.

This one dives into:
⚙️ Tier4’s tech transformation strategy
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Balancing automation with human connection
📉 Why being able to say “no” is a competitive advantage
🌍 The future of immigration — and how it will shape the talent economy

You can check out the episode and previous ones on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

📣 Don’t ‘Slack’ on Joining the Conversation

We’d love for you to join our new Slack community — “Now Hiring! A Community About Staffing, Recruiting, and Talent” — to share your insights on the industry and connect with fellow leaders and practitioners. 

Grab your spot here. 

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.