If you are in the tech industry or spend any time on LinkedIn, you know that it has been a challenging year for folks in the recruiting world. After 18+ months of unprecedented hiring, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction.

Layoff announcements have been in the news all year. Fortunately, the rate of layoffs has slowed since Q1.

While layoffs have slowed down, hiring slowed too. Hirewell saw a 20-25% drop in openings starting in June (compared to Q1 2023). Is it all doom and gloom? I don’t think so. Top-of-funnel activity started to pick up in August. It has turned into new roles starting this month.

Is it too early to call it a comeback? Maybe. But based on conversations across the industry, we aren’t the only ones seeing it.

Interested in how to handle a September hiring surge?  Keep reading!

The Hirewell Hot Corner, Ep 25 "September Hiring Surge and Week 1 Football Evaluations"

In this week’s episode, Dan and Louie chat about the crazy first week of the NFL season. Both their teams, the Steelers and the Bears, lost in pretty bad fashion and we saw two major injuries of Aaron Rogers (NY Jets - torn Achilles) and JK Dobbins (BAL Ravens – torn Achilles) happen shortly into the first games of the season.

They segue to recruiting by referencing the phrase “September Surge” and how these football teams may need to re-evaluate their rosters and do some “hiring” so early on in the season. And then finish by explaining what they think this “September Surge: recruiting phrase means and how if you feel behind the 8-ball going into the 4th quarter, what can you do to right the ship and hit those 4th quarter targets?

Recruiting Reality, Ep 3 "From Casting Calls to Career Calls: LinkedIn's Open-to-Work Feature"

Tune in to Recruiting Reality, where cohosts Shania and Liz dissect the hottest topics in entertainment and blend them seamlessly with recruitment insights. Join them as they explore the intriguing parallels between the entertainment industry’s casting process and the job market’s open-to-work setting on LinkedIn. They do a deep dive into the dynamics of putting yourself out there, whether it’s for a spot on reality TV or the next step in your career. Tune in for tips, insights, and engaging discussions on how to shine in both spheres!

—Matt Founder, CEO - Hirewell

THE RECAP

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Recruiting, Ep 3 "Park Passes and Employee Onboarding – Where Preparation Matters"

Join us as Cory and Marc embark on an enlightening journey that explores synergies (business!) between two seemingly distinct worlds. Discover how the careful planning of national park entry can mirror the strategic design of pre-boarding and onboarding new hires, creating an environment where everyone benefits. Unraveling how advanced preparation optimizes experiences, minimizes disruptions, and sets the stage for positive impressions. 

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or an HR professional aiming to enhance your employee engagement, Ep3 is your guide to unlocking the power of preparation. Tune in!