Weekly Insights
Feb 17, 2026
Temp jobs have been declining but bounce back in January
Temporary job opportunities are a key part of the labor market and have been declining slightly as a percentage of the job market. In January 2025 temp jobs made up 13% of job listings, but by the end of the year that had fallen to 12%. However, temp job openings increased 6.6% in January, which aligns with January numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that show a jump in temporary jobs.
Feb 10, 2026
IT jobs are increasingly concentrated in established tech hubs
IT job openings declined sharply from 2024 to 2025 in several major cities, including Houston, Charlotte, and Los Angeles, reflecting the slowdown in IT hiring. At the same time, demand rebounded in tech-centric markets like San Francisco, Redmond, and Austin, signaling increased geographic concentration in tech hiring. As we begin to see signs of improvement in the IT space, it remains to be seen how the job gains will be distributed nationwide.
Feb 3, 2026
Lower wage jobs are shrinking as a percentage of job openings
The share of job openings paying under $60k has declined sharply, falling from 87% in 2021 to just over 61% in 2025. Over the same period, roles paying $100k+ have expanded, with openings above $120k growing 5x to nearly 16% of the market. This trend likely reflects both rising living costs and employers focusing on more specialized, experienced roles, rather than entry level positions, continuing the challenging trend for new graduates, as shown in our insight from December 2, 2025. For job-seekers, this highlights the value of upskilling and targeting more specialized roles.
Jan 27, 2026
The introduction of ChatGPT may be shifting in-demand leadership skills
Since ChatGPT’s launch, there has been a noticeable shift in employer expectations for managers. Skills tied to change management and flexibility are increasingly in demand. Organizations appear to be prioritizing managers who can absorb feedback, adapt quickly, and guide teams through ongoing technological change.
Jan 20, 2026
South drives largest increase in healthcare jobs
Healthcare job openings declined year over year across several major metropolitan areas, including New York and Boston. Demand grew faster in Southern markets, with Orlando and Dallas leading the charge. Healthcare hiring was more geographically selective in 2025, with growth concentrating in lower-cost and fast-growing regions, rather than traditional hubs.
Jan 13, 2026
White collar jobs that involve strategic thinking continue to grow
While traditional administrative and support roles are declining sharply year over year, higher-impact leadership, technical, and analytical positions continue to expand and see strong growth. For candidates, this means reskilling opportunities–particularly in data, operations, and strategic functions–can open pathways into faster-growing roles and opportunities.
