Bullhorn Insights: Permanent job orders up compared to 2024
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Temporary and permanent job orders show resilience amid market shifts
After an especially strong September, temporary job orders returned to the same level as October 2024. After an uncharacteristic dip in August, permanent job orders have bounced back and are now tracking ahead of 2024. Given the broader economic uncertainty, it is unsurprising that temporary job orders continue to outpace permanent ones.
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Your weekly staffing snapshot
U.S. staffing hours remain strong, hovering near their 2025 high
The U.S. staffing indicator has been flat for most of the fall, holding steady at 80 for seven of the last eight weeks. Commercial hours have been much the same, remaining stable throughout the fall and staying around 2-4% below 2024 levels. Professional hours have seen more ups and downs, but are currently at the same level they were the week of September 27th. So far, Q4 is following typical seasonal patterns, just at a slightly lower level than in previous years.