Workforce Optics: January 2026 Hiring Trends + Insights
December’s Workforce Optics features a return visit from economists Svenja Gudell of Indeed and Daniel Zhao of Glassdoor as they break down the job market, emerging economic trends, and employee sentiment. With BLS employment data finally returning and the government shutdown behind us, what has changed? Explore the insights inside.
The Changing Rules & Regulations for California Truck Drivers Explained
California’s trucking industry is navigating one of its most disruptive regulatory periods in years. Recent federal audits, intensified FMCSA enforcement, and longstanding California labor laws are converging at the same time, creating new compliance demands for carriers, staffing firms, and transportation employers statewide.
Belonging in Action
Creating workplaces where people feel seen, valued, and supported is more than a philosophy at Staffmark Group. It is the way we operate every day. As our workforce has become more remote and hybrid, we noticed something many companies have felt too. A sense of belonging can easily fade without intentional effort. That is why our Business Resource Groups, or BRGs, have become such an important part of who we are as an organization.
I recently sat down with Staffing Industry Analysts’ senior editorial director, Craig Johnson, to talk about what this shift really means. Here are a few of the key insights I shared about the opportunities and the growing pains of this new era:
The Good. The Bad. The Future of Hiring with AI.
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we hire — and how people apply — faster than most of us can hit “APPLY.” From AI-written resumes to automated interviews, the talent journey is evolving in real time.
I recently sat down with Staffing Industry Analysts’ senior editorial director, Craig Johnson, to talk about what this shift really means. Here are a few of the key insights I shared about the opportunities and the growing pains of this new era:
Workforce Optics: December 2025 Hiring Trends + Insights
December’s Workforce Optics features a return visit from economists Svenja Gudell of Indeed and Daniel Zhao of Glassdoor as they break down the job market, emerging economic trends, and employee sentiment. With BLS employment data finally returning and the government shutdown behind us, what has changed? Explore the insights inside.
A Veteran’s Mission: Health Focuses and Moving Forward
November is a powerful month. Some may naturally turn their attention to Veterans Day, honoring the commitment and sacrifice of service members. But November is also Men’s Health Awareness Month. As a U.S. Army veteran myself, I believe the two concepts of honoring veterans and shining light on men’s health should be inseparable.
My identity was shaped by my time in the military where the focus was on things like discipline, the mission, and ensuring myself and those around me pushed and made it through whatever was thrown our way. Since transitioning out of uniform, I have learned that one of the most important missions for me now is maintaining my own mental and physical health. One way I do that is by recognizing the impact my service has had on my own life and leveraging that knowledge to create a stronger, healthier future for myself.
Workforce Optics: November 2025 Hiring Trends + Insights
In this month’s Workforce Optics, Staffmark Group brings you fresh perspective from two of the nation’s top labor economists: Svenja Gudell of Indeed and Daniel Zhao of Glassdoor. From layoffs and wage pressures to new opportunities for experienced professionals, this issue connects the dots between today’s shifting demand and tomorrow’s hiring potential.
An Inside Look at SkillBridge with Staffmark: A Pathway from Military Service to Civilian Career Success
Every year, more than 200,000 U.S. service members take off the uniform for the last time, stepping into a civilian world that can feel both exciting and uncertain. They bring with them unparalleled discipline, training, and adaptability but often face the challenge of translating their activity duty skills into civilian careers.
Lessons from the Road: Finding New Fire and New Friends
Staffmark Market Manager Hayley Franklin shares inspiring lessons from ASA’s THRIVE and Staffing World 2025. From celebrating women in leadership to the power of consistency, connection, and community, she reminds us that success grows when we lift others along the way.
Staffmark Lessons from the Road: Take the Meat, Leave the Bones
Staffmark’s Victoria Torres, a 2025 ASA Women in Leadership Scholar, shares three lessons from ASA’s THRIVE and Staffing World events—how to take what’s valuable (“eat the meat”), adapt to change, and lead with authenticity in an evolving staffing landscape.
