Market Intelligence
Market reporting and analysis for employers and job seekers, covering hiring conditions, workforce movement, salary expectations and talent trends.
May 2026 Job Market Update
Hiring is Back, But The Roles Aren’t The Same.
Every search, every hire and every job description is changing right now, yet companies are still posting jobs with the same titles they used two years ago — and it’s got everybody confused.
Employers need to hire, but they don’t really know what they need. Candidates need to work but they don’t really understand the job they’re applying for.
And nobody’s talking about it.
Working Interviews Just Got Uncancelled: They’re Called Work Trials Now
Working Interviews Got a Rebrand A few years ago, our CEO got criticized on the internet for doing a working interview. The candidate took offense
May 2026 Job Market Update
Hiring is Back, But The Roles Aren’t The Same The latest national employment reports are all pointing in the same direction: hiring activity is picking
The New DOL Proposal Gives Employers More Reason to Say Yes to Contract Staffing
A Win for Employers Using Contract Staffing The Department of Labor is proposing a new rule that could bring more clarity to joint employer liability,
April 2026 Job Market Update
The job market is starting to heat up and our recruiters are feeling it. March 2026 labor stats are in, and what was expected to
AI Can’t Fix a Broken Hiring Process
AI in recruitment is no longer a future conversation. It’s already here, whether we like it or not redefining how work gets done and reshaping
Hiring Fraud and Job Scams: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Hiring Fraud on the Rise Hiring fraud is skyrocketing in the United States. Between May and July 2025, job scams surged over 1,000% and are
What Accounting and Finance Jobs Pay in San Diego
If you’re a candidate looking for accounting or finance jobs in San Diego, knowing what the going rate is helps you judge whether you’re being
9 Common Questions About Headhunting
If you’re a job seeker who is struggling to land a job or an employer who can’t seem to attract the right talent, a professional
Why the Best Candidates Don’t Apply to Job Postings (And How Companies Actually Hire Them)
The Truth About Job Postings Every hiring manager knows, somewhere in the back of their mind, that the strongest candidates aren’t browsing job boards. They
Boutique Recruiting Takes Care of Business
Real Clients. Real Negotiations. Real Candidates. Real Recruiters. Real Headhunting. Really Impressive — Unheard Of Numbers! We Understand Real Hiring! We Take Care Of Business!
January 2026 Job Market Trends: Industry Insights
Clarity is back. Productivity is up. And economic signals are improving. January is the first month in a while that we’ve been given a relatively
Why Are So Many Candidates Backing Out of Jobs?
When candidates back out after accepting a job offer, it’s rarely about a single decision. It’s a symptom of deeper breakdowns in how commitment, communication,