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

Hi readers,

This week’s edition of Now Hiring is here, just in time for Memorial Day weekend in the U.S.

We’re looking at what’s really happening in staffing and recruiting right now — from shifts in hiring demand to the impact of AI and new workforce trends.

Here’s what to know this week (before taking a break for cookouts, parades, and the unofficial start of summer, of course!):

​​📈 Healthcare Staffing Firms Pursue Acquisitions Amid Market Challenges

Facing declining demand and increased competition, healthcare staffing companies are acquiring competitors to expand market share, diversify services, and leverage economies of scale.

Read more here.

📉 Nurse Burnout Reaches Critical Levels

Amid chronic understaffing and escalating workloads, 58% of nurses report feeling burned out most days, raising serious concerns about patient care quality and workforce sustainability.

Read more here.

💼 Talent Acquisition Careers Face Turbulent Transformation

Recruiters are feeling the impact of layoffs, budget cuts, and AI, as companies rethink their hiring teams and how they find talent.

Read more here.

🔄 Returnship Programs Are Shaping the Future of Work

More companies are using returnship programs to bring back skilled professionals after career breaks — helping boost diversity, fill talent gaps, and support flexible work.

Read more here.

📊 India Reports 5.1% Unemployment in First Monthly Job Survey

India’s new labor report shows a 5.1% unemployment rate, with youth and urban areas hit the hardest.

Read more here.

🔢 By the Numbers

📋 41%. The percentage of all IT and engineering job postings accounted for by the top 20 most in-demand roles, according to Ceipal’s 2025 report, The Most In-Demand Job Skills in IT & Engineering: The Evolving Skills Landscape.

Download the report here.

🎙️ Catch Up on the Latest Episodes of Now Hiring!

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Browse recent conversations on what’s driving the staffing and recruiting world — from emerging trends to practical advice you can use on the job.

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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.