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Market reporting and analysis for employers and job seekers, covering hiring conditions, workforce movement, salary expectations and talent trends.
June 2026 Job Market Update
A Healthy Job Market But a Hiring System That’s Sick
On the outside, the job market looks stronger and healthier than it has in months but on the inside that’s not how it feels. Jobs are being created, openings are up, unemployment is steady but the hiring system still isn’t right.
The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, marking the third consecutive month of positive payroll growth. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, and ADP reported that private employers added another 122,000 jobs during the month. So by the headline numbers, the labor market is still creating jobs and holding steady.
Human-Centered Headhunting That Works | Boutique Recruiting
Boutique Recruiting Is Keeping the Human in Hiring Through Headhunting Headhunting is becoming more popular as companies look for a better way to hire in
August 2025 Job Market Insights & Trends | Boutique Recruiting
A Job Market That’s Still Hard to Read We’ve talked about this in our previous updates, and the story this month hasn’t changed: this is
Top 5 Fractional CxO Roles Companies Are Hiring
What if the smartest thing you could do for your business right now is to stop doing it all? When the Hustle Stops Working There’s
Build a Flexible C-Suite Leadership That Scales
No C-Suite? No Problem. The smartest leadership move this year is part-time on purpose. There used to be a time when hiring for fractional leadership
The Cost of Settling for Average Talent in a Post-2020 Market
You can’t build a modern business with an outdated hiring mindset. But a lot of companies are still trying. It’s 2025, and we’re halfway through
July 2025 Job Market Trends Update
A Stable Economy, But a Job Market Out of Sync As we officially enter Q3, the labor market is steady, but it isn’t behaving the
The Contract Hiring and Temporary Staffing Boom: What It Means for Your Business
You might not be ready for a full hire — but that doesn’t mean you can’t hire. Contract hiring has become one of the most
More Companies Than Ever Are Outsourcing Recruitment
Fact: Recruitment outsourcing is on pace to break new records in 2025, with demand up more than 10% over last year. The global Recruitment Process
Why You Should Upgrade Your Hiring Process This Summer
71% of Organizations Don’t Use Data to Measure Hiring Success Most business leaders significantly underestimate how much time, money, and talent is lost in their
Summer 2025 Job Market Trends Update
The headlines might be mixed, but the hiring market this summer is anything but quiet. On the surface, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports
10 Insights from the 2025 Salary Guide for HR Managers
Discover key insights from the 2025 salary guide to enhance your HR recruitment strategies.
10 Insights on Accounting and Finance Salary Trends for HR Managers
Explore key trends and insights on accounting and finance salary for effective HR strategies.