Staffing Industry Trends – July 2026

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The Staffing Market Is Shifting. Here’s What the Data Says

As we move through the second half of the year, the labor market continues to send mixed but encouraging signals for staffing firms. Contract staffing employment remains ahead of last year, layoffs have eased significantly from recent highs, and employers are still hiring in key sectors such as healthcare, education, and professional services. While overall job growth is moderating and many organizations remain cautious, demand for qualified talent has not disappeared.The takeaway is clear: opportunities exist for agencies that stay focused on growth sectors, maintain strong client relationships, and remain agile as market conditions evolve.

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Why Skills-Based Hiring Is Becoming the Future of Recruitment in 2026

Hiring is shifting from what’s on a resume to what candidates can actually do. Skills-based hiring is gaining momentum as employers look beyond traditional credentials to identify qualified talent. For staffing agencies, this shift creates new opportunities to improve candidate matching and build stronger talent pipelines.

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Skills-Based Hiring With Maya Huber & Phuong Vu

The staffing industry is moving beyond traditional resumes and credentials toward skills-based hiring and technology-driven talent matching. This conversation explores how emerging companies are reshaping the way employers identify, evaluate, and connect with skilled talent.

👉 Explore the Skills-First Shift

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Scale Funding at Avionté CONNECT

Leaders from Avionté and the staffing community focused on labor market challenges, artificial intelligence, operational excellence, and evolving candidate expectations. While the topics varied, a common theme emerged: staffing firms must become more agile, data-driven, and technology-enabled to stay competitive.

👉 See What’s Shaping Staffing

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Up Next

• MNRSA Golf Tournament  -September 25 in Minneapolis, MN
• ASA Staffing World– October 12-14 in Denver, CO https://americanstaffing.net/sw26/

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