2 Bridge Partners

06/05/2026

The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May. Economists expected 80,000.

That's a strong signal that businesses remain confident and continue investing in growth.

In technology, I'm seeing continued demand across AI, Data, Infrastructure, and Security.

The headlines don't always tell the full story.

The job market remains far more resilient than many expected.

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 80,000 in May while the unemployment rate held at 4.3%.

06/04/2026

The most expensive engineering hire isn't the one who negotiates an extra $20,000.

It's the role that stays open for six months.

Every month a critical engineering, infrastructure, or cybersecurity position remains open:

- Projects slip

- Teams absorb more work

- Burnout risk grows

Most companies focus on the cost of hiring.

Far fewer focus on the cost of waiting.

The longer a critical role remains open, the more expensive it becomes.

How does your organization measure the cost of vacancy?

06/03/2026

A welcome sign for the hiring market.

ADP reported 122,000 private-sector jobs added in May, the strongest hiring growth in over a year.

We're seeing more companies move forward with hiring plans, increased engagement from candidates, and improving market confidence overall.

Momentum continues to build, and that's good news for employers and job seekers alike!

Unlike prior months, where job growth was concentrated in healthcare and a few other sectors, gains were more broad-based.

06/02/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀.

In reality, hiring often becomes more difficult.

Not because there are fewer candidates.

Because there are more decisions.

Hiring managers become more cautious.

Interview processes get longer.

Approval chains expand.

Everyone is trying to reduce risk.

Ironically, that's often what slows hiring down the most.

The strongest hiring teams I've worked with aren't necessarily the ones with the biggest budgets.

They're the ones that recognize the right candidate and move decisively.

Has hiring become more efficient or more complicated at your organization over the past year?

05/08/2026

April’s jobs report is another encouraging signal for the hiring market.

The broader trend continues to point toward stabilization and selective growth across the U.S. economy.

In tech, demand continues for high-impact engineering talent across infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise platforms.

Momentum continues to build, and organizations that stay proactive on hiring strategy will be best positioned as confidence returns.

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 55,000 in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

BLS Data released yesterday:

178,000 jobs added in March - the strongest monthly gain since 2024 - and professional/business services added 165,000 jobs.

We're seeing that shift in tech hiring too: more approvals moving forward, more companies investing in engineering, AI, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and modernization initiatives.

Hiring momentum feels meaningfully different than it did even a few months ago. The companies acting early are going to benefit the most.

Hiring activity increased in March, according to federal data issued Tuesday. However, the Iran war threatens to stall that progress in the job market.

05/05/2026

Celebrating resilience, progress, and the power of strong teams.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

05/04/2026

Everyone says they want “top talent.”

But most hiring processes are slow, unclear, and built to lose them.

The best teams don’t get lucky.
They move faster, align quicker, and connect with the right people.

This is the way.

May the 4th be with your team.

04/22/2026

Waste less.

Hire smarter.