Market Intelligence
Market reporting and analysis for employers and job seekers, covering hiring conditions, workforce movement, salary expectations and talent trends.
July 2026 Job Market Update
The Labor Market is Becoming More Flexible
For nearly a full year, each month has been like a broken record reporting on a still cautious, still highly-selective, still underactive and somehow still exhausting job market. And June’s labor market data was no different except this time, employers appear to be changing their approach to hiring enough for the headlines to take notice.
Flexible hiring is trending. That’s the good news this July. It only took 5 consecutive months of growth temporary hiring to finally be recognized for what it is: a legitimate long-term business strategy for strengthening operations through short-term work.
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,
Tips for Incorporating Temporary Employees Into Your Company
Things are rapidly changing at your business and the need for temporary employees has become evident. But you’re concerned about how to transition these workers
2026 Hiring Outlook: Why Making Sense Will Matter Most
Heading into 2026, the most popular hiring topics are already well established: Skills-based hiring over degrees AI-integrated recruitment Upskilling to evolve as roles change Emotional
2025 Job Market Year in Review: What Actually Happened?
2025 was a strange and often frustrating year for hiring. The AI hype was loud. The data didn’t make sense. And while nearly everyone agreed
December 2025: Monthly Job Market Insights and Trends
The Jobs Report is Back and the Private Sector is Telling the Real Story After months of delayed and disrupted reporting, the latest numbers finally
Direct vs. Temporary Hires: Important Factors to Consider
If your business is looking for quality employees, you may be wondering whether to focus on temporary employees or on direct hires. Temporary hires refer
The Power of Giving Back: Honoring Clients Who Inspire Community Impact
As the season of gratitude approaches, we’re reminded that success isn’t just measured in numbers but in the impact we make on others. One of