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

Hi readers,

Happy Fall, y’all.

From AI to rising costs, here’s a quick look at the workforce trends driving change this fall:

📋 New H-1B Changes Prioritize High Earners

The U.S. plans to replace the H-1B lottery with a wage-based system favoring higher-paid workers and add a $100,000 application fee.

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💼 CHROs Shape the Future of Technology Talent and Transformation

CHROs are shifting from traditional HR leaders to strategic drivers of technology, talent, and organizational transformation.

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📉 Employers Plan Layoffs Amid AI and Economic Uncertainty

Nearly 60% of companies expect workforce reductions, with AI replacing some roles and demand rising for workers with AI-adjacent skills.

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🤖 AI Boom Spurs Workforce Reskilling

The rise of AI is driving companies to upskill mid- and senior-level professionals to meet evolving job demands.

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❤️‍🩹 Health Care Staffing Costs on the Rise

Physicians report staffing shortages while rising costs and insurance premium hikes put pressure on hospitals’ financial stability.

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🔢 By the Numbers

📈 70%. The percentage of employers considering changes to their health plans due to rising costs, according to a recent WTW survey.

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