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

Hi readers,

The year is already rolling, and hiring, staffing, and talent strategies are evolving just as quickly. 

We’ve rounded up a few stories worth your read this week:

📉 Staffing Desperation Meets Growing Demand in 2026

Rising care demand and persistent talent shortages are intensifying pressure on hiring,   retention, and workforce planning in long-term care.

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📊 Top Five Staffing Trends To Watch This Year

From shifting worker expectations to tech adoption, staffing firms face clear priorities for staying agile and competitive in 2026.

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🏥 Travel Nurses Can Cost Less Than Direct Hires

A closer look at workforce economics reveals travel nurses can reduce overall labor costs while maintaining flexibility amid ongoing healthcare staffing shortages.

Read more here.

🤖 Global AI Spending Set To Soar in 2026

AI investment is accelerating rapidly, with enterprises doubling down on generative and agentic tools across operations and talent systems.

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💡 Embrace AI Curiosity or Risk Falling Behind

Successful AI adoption hinges on mindset and readiness, not just tools, as organizations embed AI deeper into daily workflows.

Read more here.

🔢 By the Numbers

67%. The global worker barometer score for 2026, down 1% from last year, reflecting softer confidence while well-being and job satisfaction remain steady.

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🎧 Catch Up on Now Hiring!

Listen to the latest episodes of Now Hiring!, featuring candid conversations about staffing and recruiting, from emerging trends to practical takeaways you can use right away.

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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.