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

Hi readers,

This week’s Now Hiring! is here just before the Fourth of July holiday in the U.S. — and with it, we’re officially halfway through 2025.

As we get ready for the long weekend, we’re bringing you the latest hiring and recruiting updates — from what’s happening with job trends to how AI is being used on the job.

Here’s what to know this week before the holiday break:

🤖 65% of Internal Staffing Employees Are Now Using AI Tools

A new Staffing Industry Analysts survey finds that 65% of internal staffing firm employees are using AI — up from 43% last year — signaling a sharp rise in adoption across recruiting teams.

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🖥️ IT Staffing Remains a Major Headache for Hospitals

Hospitals continue struggling to recruit and retain skilled IT professionals, especially in cloud and cybersecurity roles, with 74% of healthcare IT staff naming cyber hiring as a “significant workforce challenge.”

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🛠️ Engineering Staffing Under Pressure from Automation and Offshoring

As automation and offshoring surge, engineering staffing firms face challenges in filling roles — prompting them to scale up both volume and value in response to mounting market pressure.

Read more here.

👩‍💼 Companies Boost Support for Women Through Mentorship and Bias Training

New insights show that organizations are helping women advance by focusing on mentorship, sponsorship, and tackling workplace bias.

Read more here.

📌 H‑1B Visa Use Shifts from Tech Giants to Banks and Staffing Firms

Banks, telecoms, and staffing firms now lead in H‑1B visa approvals, outpacing traditional tech companies, according to new data.

Read more here.

🔢 By the Numbers

🔄 64%. The share of job switchers who change careers, revealing a growing trend that impacts fill rates and recruitment strategies, according to StaffingHub.

Read more here.

🎙️ Catch Up on the Latest Episodes of Now Hiring!

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Catch up on recent conversations about what’s shaping hiring and recruiting today — from the latest trends to practical tips 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.