The Great Freeze Is Thawing: What Engineering Employers Need to Know
Key Highlights The Thaw is Real: Manufacturing activity has hit its fastest expansion since 2022, with new orders surging nearly 10 points in January 2026.
What Engineering and Manufacturing Employers Need to Know for 2026
Key Highlights New AI regulations demand transparent, bias-free hiring practices as California and federal laws reshape how employers use automated application tracking. The power sector
How AI in recruitment has evolved
Key Highlights: AI Dominates Recruiting – 82% of companies now use AI to review resumes, with many also adopting chatbots, using it for interviews and
2025’s First-Half Manufacturing Snapshot
KEY POINTS: Manufacturers Hit Pause: Economic uncertainty and tariff pressures are prompting companies—especially in California and Wisconsin—to delay hiring, cancel investments, and reassess expansion plans.
Manufacturing Q2 Survey Foreshadows Q3?
Key Points: More than 67% of manufacturers report that their biggest challenge is attracting and retaining employees. Manufacturing sentiment inched up in Q2 at 71.2%
Employment Trends to Look Out For in 2024
Last year, the U.S. witnessed the labor market being stronger than expected for jobs, labor supply, and wage growth. However, as we start the new