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

Hi readers,

How’s it the end of February? 

We’re not sure where the year has gone thus far, but we have some great stories about what’s impacting the world of work—from AI hiring to new takes on employee well-being.

Here are some of the biggest headlines.

🏥 AI’s Precision Revolutionizes Healthcare

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, streamlining administrative tasks, and personalizing patient care, leading to more efficient and effective medical practices.

Read more here.

👔 ‘Healthy & Present’ Employees: The New KPI

In today’s corporate landscape, companies are recognizing that prioritizing employee well-being is essential for productivity and sustainability, leading to the adoption of “Healthy & Present” employees as a key performance indicator.

Read more here.

🤖 HR Leaders Embrace AI in Hiring Decisions

HireVue’s 2025 AI Report reveals that 72% of HR professionals now use AI in their hiring processes, with 51% expressing increased confidence in AI-driven candidate recommendations.

Read more here.

🎯 Indian Employers Prioritize Skills Over Degrees

A recent Indeed survey reveals that 80% of Indian employers are adopting a skills-first hiring approach, emphasizing practical expertise over formal degrees, especially in sectors like technology and AI.

Read more here.

📈 CEO Confidence Reaches 3-Year High in Q1
The Conference Board’s Measure of CEO Confidence surged nine points in the first quarter of 2025, reaching a reading of 60—the highest level in three years—indicating significant and broad-based optimism among U.S. CEOs about current and future economic conditions.

Read more here.

BY THE NUMBERS

🩺 78%. The percentage of U.S. senior healthcare leaders who identified flexibility as the top driver of nurse satisfaction in 2025, while only 17% ranked compensation as the leading factor.

Read more here.

TUNE IN NOW

🎙️In our latest episode of Now Hiring!, Jordan Brown, CEO of Houston-based staffing firm Recru, shares how his company achieved explosive growth in today’s evolving job market.

Jordan talks about the key elements driving Recru’s success: people, process, and technology.

From building a strong team to streamlining operations and using the right tools, Jordan breaks down what it takes to grow and stay competitive.

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

JOIN 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. 

DICE JOINS CEIPAL CONNECT AS GOLD SPONSOR—REGISTER NOW

🎉 We’re excited to announce that Dice will be the Gold Sponsor of Ceipal Connect, our virtual industry conference, next Thursday, March 6!

Dice is a leading tech career hub connecting employers with skilled technology professionals and providing tech professionals with career opportunities, data, insights and advice.

As a special partner promotion, Ceipal customers can enjoy two months of Dice for free or get an exclusive annual discount, which can be accessed here.

Don’t miss out on insightful discussions, virtual networking, and the latest trends shaping the future of work at Ceipal Connect.

Register 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.