AI Layoffs Spike: Can Agencies Save Your Hiring Plan? With layoffs rising **175%** and **153,074 job cuts** reported in October 2025, recruitment agencies are essential partners for companies trying to meet their hiring goals during these times. As businesses face economic uncertainty and the rise of AI, these agencies use strategies and industry knowledge to …
Brooklyn Ceos Ask if 2025 is a Hiring Pause Year With economic uncertainty over Brooklyn, many CEOs wonder if 2025 will bring a slowdown in hiring. Cuts to programs like Job Corps loom and a $213 million deficit threatens workforce development, pushing local businesses to rethink how they recruit talent. Rising operational costs and ongoing …
New York Retailers Rebuild Schedules After Starbucks Deal Key Takeaways Retailers in New York are changing staffing and store hours based on data to boost efficiency and meet customer demands. Local businesses are focusing on community engagement, partnering with nonprofits and launching social responsibility programs that connect with socially-aware consumers. The move towards inclusivity and …
New York Layoff Wave Pushes Companies Toward Temps As New York faces layoffs, many companies are turning to temporary staffing to address economic challenges. This article examines what this shift means for employers and workers who have lost jobs. Adaptability is key in today’s job market. Businesses use temp positions for flexibility and lower costs, …
Brooklyn Hospitality Hiring Faces Schedule Crackdowns The hospitality industry in Brooklyn is facing challenges as Local Law 18 changes hiring practices. This could lead to over 21,000 job losses and a $2.5 billion drop in visitor spending. This article discusses the difficulties local businesses face due to declining tourist numbers and rising costs. It emphasizes …
Can Agencies Compete as Big Brands Hoard Talent? In today’s job market, big companies are seeking top talent, and smaller agencies are thriving. They change how they present themselves to potential employees by creating friendly and creative work environments that focus on meaningful projects instead of just making money. These firms attract skilled workers who …
Brooklyn Agencies Use Data to Track Pay Equity Gaps Key Takeaways New York City’s Local Law 18 requires public reporting of pay data, ensuring accountability and transparency in addressing wage gaps within city jobs. This article shows that as more women and minorities take on certain job roles, their average salaries often drop. This indicates …
How New York’s New Sick Time Rules Hit Temp Shifts Key Takeaways If you work as a temporary employee in New York City, you earn the same sick and safe leave benefits as full-time workers. You start earning one hour of leave for every 30 hours worked from your first shift. Your employer must create …
Brooklyn Startups Turn to Temps as AI Cuts Roles As artificial intelligence changes the job market, startups in Brooklyn are using temporary staffing solutions to address workforce challenges. With about 30% of tech jobs likely to be automated in the next ten years, companies face new hurdles and opportunities as they adjust. This article explores …
Brooklyn Employers Brace for Pay Data Reporting Audits As employers in Brooklyn prepare for upcoming pay data reporting audits, they face a critical moment that could impact workplace fairness. New York City’s labor laws require companies to disclose employee salaries based on job title, gender, and race/ethnicity. Organizations must comply before the first audits start …