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Workforce Optics: July
Hiring Trends + Insights
While job growth and stability signal resilience, evolving workplace technologies and economic headwinds are putting pressure on employers to adapt fast. In this month’s Workforce Optics, we look at the signals shaping workforce decisions and how organizations can stay ahead with smart, responsive strategies.
Inside This Month's Issue:
- Job Growth Defies Expectations. U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June, surpassing forecasts and maintaining momentum despite volatility, while unemployment edged down to 4.1%.
- AI Enters the HR Mainstream. Agentic AI is poised to transform the employee experience. Four out of five HR leaders plan to deploy AI assistants in the next year, with two-thirds trusting them to take meaningful action that improves HR outcomes.
- Applications Surge But Hires Lag. LinkedIn reports a 45% increase in applications over the past year. With platforms processing thousands of résumés per minute, employers are facing a paradox: more applicants, but persistent talent gaps.
- Manufacturing Contracts Again. Factory activity fell for the third straight month, signaling caution amid tariff uncertainty and shifting demand dynamics.
Explore these timely insights and more in the full July edition of Workforce Optics!
