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Staffing Agencies Report Longer Client Contracts as Companies Seek Workforce Flexibility
Staffing and recruiting agencies are reporting longer average contract lengths with corporate clients, a shift that industry executives attribute to employers wanting flexible workforce capacity without committing to permanent headcount,… Read More →
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Payroll Platforms Add Real-Time Pay Options as Employee Demand Grows
A growing number of payroll technology providers are rolling out earned wage access and on-demand pay features, responding to sustained employee demand for more flexible access to earned income between… Read More →
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Performance Management Software Shifts From Annual Reviews to Continuous Feedback
Performance management platforms are seeing a wave of new demand as more employers abandon the traditional annual review cycle in favor of continuous, real-time feedback tools. According to usage data… Read More →
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Layoff Announcements Cool in Early July, But Hiring Managers Stay Cautious
The pace of publicly announced layoffs slowed in late June and early July, offering a modest sign of stabilization after a turbulent first half of 2026 for several industries, according… Read More →
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Skilled Trades Wages Climb Again as Labor Shortage Persists
Wages for electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and welders rose again this quarter, continuing a multi-year trend driven by a persistent gap between the demand for skilled trades workers and the… Read More →
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Entry-Level Hiring Tightens as Employers Favor Experienced Candidates
Recent graduates and other early-career job seekers are facing a noticeably tighter market this summer, according to hiring data reviewed by LocalWork News. Postings explicitly targeting candidates with zero to… Read More →
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Remote Job Postings Stabilize After Three Years of Decline
After three consecutive years of shrinking as a share of total job postings, fully remote listings appear to have found a floor. New data reviewed by LocalWork News shows remote… Read More →
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July Jobs Snapshot: Hiring Momentum Holds Steady Heading Into Second Half of 2026
Early July data suggests the U.S. labor market is entering the second half of 2026 on relatively stable footing, even as individual sectors continue to move in different directions. Job… Read More →
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New Research: Candidates Who Apply Through Mobile Devices Have 34% Lower Offer Acceptance Rates
New research across 4.2M applications finds mobile applicants accept job offers 34% less often, pointing to persistent friction in mobile recruiting experiences. Read More →
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Jobs Market Update: Hiring Slows in Tech, Accelerates in Healthcare and Skilled Trades
Tech hiring fell 12% in June while healthcare postings rose 9% and skilled trades demand surged, reflecting a structurally diverged U.S. labor market. Read More →