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

Hi readers,

Welcome back to Now Hiring!

We’re covering the trends reshaping staffing and recruiting—from talent shortages and automation to industry shifts you need to know about.

Read on for the latest insights and practical strategies to help you close out April: 

🤖 AI’s Impact on Entry-Level Jobs

Half of company executives report that AI has eliminated entry-level positions, signaling a major shift in workforce structures and future career pathways.

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📈 Employee Retention on the Rise

As the job market grows more competitive, companies are doubling down on retention strategies to keep their top talent in an increasingly tight labor landscape.

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🛠️ America’s Ongoing Labor Shortage

Key industries like healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing continue to struggle with critical labor shortages, reshaping workforce strategies across the country.

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🧑‍💼 Growth of India’s Contract Workforce

While India’s contractual workforce is rapidly expanding, experts warn that growth alone won’t address persistent challenges around worker rights, benefits, and long-term stability.

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🧑‍💻 Gen Z’s Growing Presence in BFSI

Gen Z now accounts for nearly a quarter of the workforce in India’s banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector, bringing fresh expectations for workplace culture and growth opportunities.

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🔢 By the Numbers

64%. The percentage of IT and engineering hiring managers who say candidates lack soft skills like communication and teamwork—highlighting the growing need for a more balanced skill set in today’s tech workforce, according to Ceipal’s new report, The Most In-Demand Job Skills in IT & Engineering: The Evolving Skills Landscape.

Download the report here.

🎙️From the Frontlines of Staffing: Insights from Ceipal Connect 2025

In our latest episodes, recorded live at Ceipal Connect 2025, industry leaders share real-world strategies for navigating today’s biggest staffing challenges.

Healthcare staffing leaders discuss how they’re tackling talent shortages, regulatory pressures, and the growing need for innovation—leveraging AI, automation, and stronger relationships to drive better outcomes.

In another session, Ceipal CMO Andy Weiss sits down with TechServe Alliance CEO Mark Roberts to explore the impact of AI, operational efficiency, and talent gaps—emphasizing how leadership, culture, and a tech-human balance are shaping the future of staffing.

Listen to Now Hiring! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

📣 Don’t ‘Slack’ on Joining the Conversation

We’d love for you to join our new Slack community—“Now Hiring! A Community About Staffing, Recruiting, and Talent”—to share your insights on the industry and connect with fellow leaders and practitioners. 

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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.