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

Hi readers,

How is it the end of October? It’s spooky how fast time has flown, but here are some headlines to brighten your inbox. 

🧑‍💼 Ready, Set, Hire! Nearly 1 in 4 Businesses Gearing Up for New Talent in the Next Three Months, Says NABE

The October 2024 NABE Business Conditions Survey reveals that nearly a quarter of firms (23%) plan to hire in the next three months, with few delaying staffing decisions because of the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

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🤖 Gartner: 80% of Engineers Will Need To Boost AI Skills by 2027

Through 2027, generative AI (GenAI) will spawn new roles in software engineering and operations, requiring 80% of the engineering workforce to upskill, according to Gartner, Inc.

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👋 Inside the ‘Great Detachment:’ What HR Needs To Know To Reconnect With Employees

Experts are calling it the “Great Detachment” as more employees feel disconnected from their jobs, with 51% now actively job-hunting or browsing job boards—the highest rate since 2015, according to a recent Gallup report

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🩺 Healthcare Hotspots: Tracking the Ups and Downs of Employment Trends 

Healthcare employment growth has been slightly weaker this year than last, though overall numbers hide dramatic shifts within various sectors, especially in hospitals.

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🇮🇳 Festival of Lights, Brighter Teams: How Diwali Celebrations Ignite Office Morale

With Diwali, the festival of lights, approaching, offices across India are preparing for festive celebrations that, beyond their cultural significance, provide a unique chance to boost employee engagement and foster a positive work environment.

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BY THE NUMBERS

💵 $189 Billion. The projected market size of the U.S. staffing industry, reflecting a 10% decline; however, the industry is expected to return to growth in 2025, according to Staffing Industry Analysts.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

🎙️ Catch up on the latest episodes of “Now Hiring! A Podcast About Staffing, Recruiting, and Talent,” including our recent conversation about people-first AI.  

You can check out the episodes on Spotify and YouTube.

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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.