Ed Beller

📊 U.S. Labor Market Update – March 2025 The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) reveals a nuanced picture of the U.S. labor market: Job Openings: Decreased by 288,000 to 7.192 million, indicating a potential softening in labor demand. Layoffs: Declined by 222,000 to 1.558 million, suggesting employers are retaining their workforce despite economic uncertainties. Hiring: Experienced a modest increase of 41,000 to 5.411 million, reflecting cautious optimism among businesses. These figures suggest that while employers are becoming more selective in their hiring processes, they are also striving to maintain stability within their existing teams. For organizations, this environment underscores the importance of strategic talent management. At ProActivate, we specialize in proactive talent acquisition strategies that align with your business goals, ensuring you're prepared for both current challenges and future opportunities. 📈 Stay informed and ahead of the curve. Let's discuss how we can support your talent needs in this evolving landscape. #LaborMarket #HiringTrends #ProActivate #TalentStrategy #WorkforcePlanning

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📊 August 2025 Employment Situation – BLS Update The U.S. labor market held steady in August: * +22,000 jobs added overall, with little change since April * Unemployment rate at 4.3% (7.4M people) * Labor force participation: 62.3% (flat from July, down 0.4 pp YoY) * Healthcare (+31k) and Social Assistance (+16k) drove gains *Offsetting declines in Federal Government (-15k), Manufacturing (-12k, including -15k in transportation equipment due to strikes), and Wholesale Trade (-12k) * Average hourly earnings: $36.53 (+3.7% YoY) * Average workweek: 34.2 hours 📉 Revisions: June adjusted down to -13,000, July revised up to +79,000 (net -21,000 jobs). 🔎 Takeaway: Growth remains uneven — healthcare is a bright spot, while goods-producing industries continue to lag. Wages are rising faster than inflation, helping sustain consumer spending. #rpo #staffing #jobsreport #labormarket #unemploymentrate #recruiting #talentacquisition #retention #talent

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From Temporary to Direct-Hire: How San Bernardino Contractors Are Changing Staffing Models with K2 Staffing's Support: San Bernardino contractors are reevaluating their team-building strategies, shifting away from recurring temporary staffing cycles toward more strategic direct-hire approaches. This shift is transforming how local construction, manufacturing, and industrial companies address their biggest hiring challenges, with K2 staffing services leading the way. This guide is for: San Bernardino contractors, project managers, and business owners… The post From Temporary to Direct-Hire: How San Bernardino Contractors Are Changing Staffing Models with K2 Staffing's Support appeared first on K2 Staffing. https://bit.ly/48jgxXY

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Contract talent doesn't mean temporary, it means strategic. Learn more in the #RobertHalf Demand for Skilled Talent report: https://lnkd.in/gg92U7WB #ContractHire #FlexibleStaffing

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The November Workforce Brief is out! This month, we're covering: Veteran hiring strategies Financial impact of labor shortages 2026 trends and industry forecasts New tech in construction and manufacturing https://lnkd.in/gSnBMXFM

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Commercial and professional temporary staffing hours in the US reached year-to-date highs in the week ending Feb. 28, according to the SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator report. Temp staffing hours rose 2.4% in the week compared to the previous week, which included the Presidents Day holiday. Commercial staffing hours increased 2.1%, while professional staffing hours were up 4.1%. Compared to the same week last year, commercial staffing hours were 3% higher; however, professional staffing hours fell 1%. “Both commercial and professional hours bounced back from the previous week dip caused in part by the Presidents Day holiday,” the report states. “The SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator historical data shows that the Presidents Day holiday has in recent years been marked by a greater dip in professional hours than commercial hours. There is also a geographic factor; while Presidents Day is a federal holiday, a number of states do not observe the holiday with work closures.”

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Contract talent doesn't mean temporary, it means strategic. Learn more in the #RobertHalf Demand for Skilled Talent report: https://lnkd.in/ehPFhhKv #ContractHire #FlexibleStaffing

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This guide outlines seven key steps to recruit top-tier talent: clarify the ideal role, build a compelling employer brand, utilize multiple recruiting channels, streamline the application and interview process, verify credentials, make offers quickly, and maintain relationships with strong candidates. It emphasizes that speed, transparency, and culture are crucial to attracting and retaining exceptional team members. If you're serious about elevating your hiring game, take a few minutes to read the full article—it’s well worth it. https://lnkd.in/gcW_d7Pz

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American Staffing Association identifies 7 actions that can negatively affect the #candidateexperience and cause a candidate to decline an offer. In our role as #talentacquisition professionals, it's critical that we coach our clients and hiring managers in how to engage with candidates during the #recruitmentprocess. One negative experience can mar your reputation in the talent space. These are 7 things you won't experience when working with us at MetalJobs Network. #metals #plastics #mjn #searchfirm

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Talent waits for no one. 🏃‍♀️ If your hiring process drags, candidates might move on. Find out what’s causing delays and how to streamline for better, faster hires. #RobertHalf https://bit.ly/3GNR9jn

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Recruitment Owners: Thinking about adding contract staffing in 2026? Before you do, run through this quick checklist.  Can you fund weekly payroll while clients pay in 30 to 60 days?    Do you know your true gross margins after overtime, benefits, and compliance costs?    Can you onboard contractors within 24 to 48 hours without manual bottlenecks?    Are you prepared for multi-state tax, workers comp, and classification rules?    Do your systems scale beyond quarterly placements? The Contract Staffing Playbook I just read lays this out clearly. It even includes a full readiness checklist that forces you to think through funding, compliance, onboarding speed, and margin math before you make the switch. What I appreciated most is that it does not just talk about growth. It talks about infrastructure. Contract staffing can create durable, recurring revenue. But only if the backend is built for it. If this is part of your growth plan, I dropped the link in the comments. It is worth reviewing before you make the move. I wish I would have had this from the start!

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The labor market is cooling, but opportunities for skilled professionals remain strong. Explore July’s job trends, sector highlights and hiring strategies. https://bit.ly/4oTaTmZ

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Boost your hiring success with these recruiting tips. Learn how to attract top talent, create a positive candidate experience, and build a stronger employer brand to find the right fit for your team.

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The U.S. job market is cooling in spots—but demand for skilled talent remains high. Explore the 4 key trends reshaping hiring and careers through year-end 2025. https://bit.ly/4mDK7NR

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Design talent is in demand in 2026. Is your resume ready? Learn how to highlight results, showcase soft skills and optimize for ATS—without sacrificing visual impact. https://bit.ly/4rFI0LY

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