As economic growth cools, companies are dialing up precision—focusing hiring on strategic roles (AI, finance, logistics) while consolidating legacy headcount.
The back-to-school hiring peak will hit in July and fade by mid-August. Hospitality will stay active through early September—but only in high-demand regions.
Expect continued upward pressure on pay for AI and cybersecurity talent. Premium roles could see another 5-8% hike by year-end as demand outpaces supply.
Application flow is slowing. Conversion will depend on fast follow-up, flexible scheduling, and job ads that highlight growth—not just pay.
Recruitics provides actionable insights into labor market dynamics through diverse, reliable data sources. Below is a high-level view of key sources and inputs:
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Official job and unemployment data providing foundational labor market metrics.
Consumer sentiment surveys, economic outlooks, and industry-specific analyses.
Provided by Talivity, powered by Recruitics data; tracks talent attraction pricing across industries.
Official job and unemployment data providing foundational labor market metrics.
Consumer sentiment surveys, economic outlooks, and industry-specific analyses.
