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

Hi readers,

We’re live at TechServe Alliance Executive Summit 2025 in sunny, warm Marco Island, Florida!

It’s been a great week connecting with IT staffing leaders in person.

In the meantime, here’s the news you need to know in staffing and recruiting:

📉 U.S. Hiring Freeze Looms as Government Job Growth Slows Sharply

New data show public‑sector hiring in the U.S. is stalling and private firms are pausing new roles amid rising costs and uncertainty. 

Read more here.

🤖 Tech Layoffs Surge While AI Isn’t Yet the Culprit

A new analysis reveals major tech companies are cutting thousands of jobs primarily due to over-hiring after the pandemic and heavy investment in AI infrastructure—not because AI is currently replacing workers. 

Read more here.

💼 Job Hugging Is the New Quiet Quitting

As labor markets stall, many workers are clinging to their current roles out of fear of limited opportunities and prioritizing security over ambition. 

Read more here.

👵 Most U.S. Firms Lack Hiring Programs for Older Workers

Many U.S. employers have no formal programs to recruit or retain workers age 50+, missing out on a valuable talent pool. 

Read more here.

🤝 The Culture Algorithm Brings Humanity to the Machine

Organizations are learning how to balance technology with human values to create a workplace culture that supports people, not just processes. 

Read more here.

🔢 By the Numbers

💉 $47/hour. Registered nurses now earn the highest average hourly wage in the U.S., with some making more than $57 an hour.

Read more here.

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🧲 BONUS: Staffing in a Few Words from TechServe Attendees

At TechServe Alliance Executive Summit 2025, we invited attendees to capture the spirit of staffing today using magnetic poetry. Here’s a glimpse at the words and ideas that defined their vision:

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.