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

Hi readers,

We’re back with another edition of Now Hiring!

AI is reshaping the skills people need, while healthcare and IT face staffing crunches and global workforce trends continue to shift.

Here’s what you need to know this week:

🧮 Immigration Policy Shift Could Slash Worker Supply by 6.8 Million

New analysis projects that tighter immigration policies could reduce the U.S. workforce by about 6.8 million by 2028.

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🩺 U.S. Healthcare Staffing Shortages Intensify

Severe shortages of physicians and nurses, combined with rising burnout and high turnover, are creating a critical staffing crisis that is challenging healthcare organizations nationwide.

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🏢 India’s GCCs Poised for Major Growth

The number of Global Capability Centers in India is expected to rise from 1,700 today to over 2,500 by 2030, significantly expanding revenue and workforce capacity.

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💻 India’s IT Hiring Stabilizes in H1 FY26

India’s IT sector hiring has stabilized in the first half of FY26, with increased campus recruitment contributing to improved hiring patterns after several muted quarters.

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🧩 Soft Skills as the New Power Skills

In a rapidly evolving tech landscape, skills like empathy, creativity, and adaptability are becoming essential for success as AI and automation take on more technical tasks.

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🔢 By the Numbers

🧠 70%. A new Adecco Group survey finds that seven in ten workers worldwide say AI is transforming the skills they need to succeed in their jobs.

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