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Newsletter – Healthcare Staffing Pulse
1️⃣ Healthcare added 82,000 jobs to start the year In February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January jobs report showing continued strength in healthcare hiring. Healthcare jobs added: +82,000 (January 2026) Ambulatory care: +50,000 Hospitals:...
Newsletter – Workforce Signals for Healthcare Leaders
What changed in January (key healthcare staffing events)1️⃣ Healthcare job openings data released for November 2025 In early January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released updated JOLTS data showing healthcare demand remains elevated. Healthcare & Social...
2025 Year in Review: Turning Unpredictable Hiring into Faster, Smarter, Scalable Results
Hiring in 2025 challenged even the most established organizations. Talent shortages in some sectors collided with candidate saturation in others. Budgets tightened. Timelines compressed. Expectations rose. At The Staff Pad, our mission remained clear: Make hiring...
2026 Hiring Predictions: What HR Leaders Need to Know for the First Quarter
As companies close out the year and begin planning for 2026, many HR leaders are entering the first quarter with mixed signals. Budgets are cautious, headcount approvals are slow, and “hiring freezes” are still part of the conversation. But one thing remains...
The Job Market Disconnect: Why Employers and Candidates Keep Missing Each Other
Despite more than seven million job openings nationwide, hiring in 2025 feels harder than ever. Job seekers are applying at record volume, employers are drowning in resume, and yet actual hires are declining. If it feels like something in the hiring ecosystem is...
How to Set Your 2025 Hiring Budget Before the Holidays 🎯
The end of the year is the perfect time to plan ahead. Before the holiday rush sets in, smart companies are already locking in their 2025 hiring budgets making sure they start the new year ready to grow without overspending.If you want your team to hire efficiently,...
The Cost of a Bad Hire – Why Recruiting Smarter Saves You More
When the Wrong Fit Costs More Than You Think Hiring isn’t cheap and hiring the wrong person can be downright expensive. A bad hire doesn’t just affect your budget; it impacts morale, productivity, and even customer satisfaction. According to the U.S. Department of...
AI in Recruiting: Myths vs. Reality – Why the Human Touch Still Wins
The AI Buzz in Hiring From résumé-screening bots to automated interview schedulers, AI in recruiting has become one of the hottest topics in HR. According to SHRM, over 79% of recruiters already use some form of AI technology to source, screen, or manage candidates....
2024 Year in Review: Achievements and Insights from The Staff Pad
As we wrap up an incredible year at The Staff Pad, our 2024 Staff Pad Review highlights the milestones, growth, and success we achieved. This year has been a testament to our team’s dedication, the strength of our client partnerships, and the trust candidates place in...