The Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YES Staffing Trends & Updates
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Sep 27, 2025 
Kim Henderson, a seasoned staffing leader and consultant, joins Richard D Rosner, the outspoken staffing shark, to dive into current market shifts. They discuss the cooling tech hiring landscape, noting a pivot toward AI and cybersecurity roles. The duo highlights steady light industrial job additions while addressing seasonal hiring strategies for major retailers amidst a softer market. Regulatory changes, including the $100k H-1B fee hike, raise crucial questions about future recruitment practices. Tune in for insights on navigating this evolving terrain!
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Seasonal Demand: Softer But Serviceable
- Seasonal hiring is softer than last year but still meaningful across major retailers.
- Low unemployment and strong markets could make the season better than feared.
Price Seasonal Roles To Actually Attract Workers
- Price seasonal roles to attract people and avoid churn; $15–18 may not be enough in many markets.
- Consider second-job candidates, students, or targeted job-fair sourcing to meet seasonal volumes.
Local Recruiting Solves Local Shortages
- Labor supply is shifting: more job seekers than openings and retirees leaving creates local talent scarcity.
- Local hiring and community outreach become a company-level solution, not a national fix.