Eastridge Workforce Solutions

10/15/2026

Fewer layoffs, but is the job market actually getting stronger? 📊

New unemployment claims have dropped to their lowest level since July, an encouraging sign for the labor market.

But here's the interesting part: fewer layoffs don't necessarily mean more hiring.
Employers may be holding on to their current teams while remaining cautious about adding new positions.

🎤 In this week's Workforce Minute, we're breaking down what the latest jobless claims data means for employers and why workforce planning matters even when hiring slows.
For HR leaders, now is a great time to focus on retention, developing existing talent, and preparing for what's next.

Read more from Staffing Industry Analysts:
https://hubs.ly/Q04BlL4h0

10/12/2026

The best candidate for your open role might never see your job posting, and there's a good chance they won't apply.

That's why great recruiting takes more than posting a job and waiting for applications. It takes knowing where to look, who to reach out to, and how to start the right conversations.

At Eastridge, we help employers connect with talent beyond the traditional applicant pool.
We're breaking down why it's time to rethink the job posting in our latest blog.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04zXvsL0

Rethink your recruiting strategy. Discover why traditional job postings may miss top candidates and how proactive recruiting can enhance your hiring process.

10/08/2026

More people are looking for work, but does that make hiring easier? Not necessarily.

We dug into the latest labor market data for our Q3 2026 Talent Intelligence Report, and we found an interesting disconnect between the overall job market and what employers experience when trying to fill critical roles.

Maintenance technician roles take around 24 days to fill, and some legal positions stay open for nearly a month. And that's just part of the picture.

Our latest report takes a closer look at hiring demand, pay benchmarks, and workforce trends across manufacturing, engineering, professional services, and legal to help employers make more informed hiring decisions heading into 2027.

Watch our latest video for key takeaways, then download the full report to see what the data could mean for your workforce planning.

📊 Download the Q3 Talent Intelligence Report: https://hubs.ly/Q04zHHvw0

10/05/2026

29,000 jobs added. Unemployment at 4.2%.

But those two numbers don't tell employers nearly enough about what’s actually happening in the labor market. Hiring conditions continue to look very different depending on your industry, the roles you need and where you're hiring.

Our latest employment report breaks down the September jobs data through an employer lens, including what we're seeing across Eastridge markets and what it could mean for your workforce strategy.

If you're planning your next hire based on national headlines alone, you may be missing the part of the story that matters most.

Read the full September Employment Report:
https://hubs.ly/Q04zdw8_0

10/02/2026

What if one of the biggest opportunities in today’s talent market is hiding in plain sight?

In the latest episode of Workforce Navigator, Rodrigo Alcaine sits down with John Samuel, CEO of Abler and author of Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for Directions, for a conversation about disability, accessibility, AI and the future of work.

They get into:
→ Why employers may be unintentionally filtering out great talent
→ How AI can create new opportunities for workers with disabilities
→ Why accessibility needs to start before someone is hired
→ The human skills that become even more important as AI evolves

John puts it simply: “If we start to build AI tools that are inaccessible, we’re not just going to leave a few people behind, but we’re actually going to scale exclusion.”

https://hubs.ly/Q04z4F3K0

10/02/2026

Getting 300 applications sounds like a good problem to have. Until you realize the person you actually need might not be one of them.

Some of the best candidates aren’t actively searching. They’re already working, they’re not checking job boards every day, and they’re probably not going to see your posting at exactly the right time. That’s why a strong recruiting strategy can’t rely on posting a job and waiting to see who applies.

Experienced recruiters already have relationships with candidates, understand the market, and know where to look when the right person isn’t sitting in the applicant pool.

Sometimes you don’t need more applications. You need recruiters who know who to call.
We broke down why employers may need to rethink the traditional job posting and what a more proactive approach to recruiting can look like.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04y_9xw0

09/29/2026

In hiring, it pays to know the winning move. ✊✋✌️

You could scroll through hundreds of applications, post and hope, spend weeks searching, or guess what competitive pay looks like.

Or you could play to win.

With the right recruiting partner, you have the talent network, market insights, and recruiting expertise to make your next move count.

When it comes to hiring, we like being on the winning side. 😉

09/24/2026

AI isn't job seekers' biggest concern right now. 👀 It's getting ghosted.

New research found 34% of job seekers say employer ghosting is their biggest concern during the hiring process, compared with just 11% who pointed to AI.

For employers, it’s a good reminder that candidate experience doesn’t need to be complicated. Clear communication and timely follow-up still matter.

🎤 This week’s Workforce Minute looks at why something as simple as responding to candidates can make a difference in how they view your employer brand.

Because even a “no” is better than no response at all.

Read more from Staffing Industry Analysts:
https://hubs.ly/Q04ygYgq0

09/24/2026

Your turnover rate might look fine. That doesn't necessarily mean your employees aren't thinking about leaving.

Gallup data highlighted in our latest retention analysis found 51% of U.S. employees are either actively looking for a new job or watching for opportunities.

That's a retention risk that may not show up on a dashboard until it's too late.

Understanding employee intent, workload, engagement and workforce gaps can help employers get ahead of turnover instead of reacting to it.

Read more:
https://hubs.ly/Q04ygm9-0

Understand the evolving risks of employee turnover and learn strategies to improve retention by focusing on employee intent and proactive engagement.

09/23/2026

If you're having trouble finding talent, you're not alone. SHRM's 2026 Talent Trends research found nearly 7 in 10 HR professionals reported difficulty recruiting for full-time positions.

So maybe the conversation needs to move beyond:
"Why can't we find anyone?"

And toward:
What needs to change about our hiring strategy?
Compensation?
Requirements?
Location?
Schedule?
Recruiting channels?
Speed?
Workforce model?

Sometimes the market isn't going to adjust to your hiring strategy. Your hiring strategy has to adjust to the market.