Recruitics Blog Talent Market Index Report March Release

The Recruitics Talent Market Index offers a fresh perspective on industry talent supply and demand dynamics. It tracks the fluctuating prices of attracting talent through paid advertising across diverse media channels. By focusing on pricing data, the Index complements traditional labor market metrics like job openings and hiring volume, providing a more precise signal of demand for talent, regardless of job posting volume.In this report:Segment Analysis ReviewRebounding IndustriesFebruary 2025 Key FindingsTalent Attraction Prices Drop Across All Job Segments in Trump's First Full Month-But Year-Over-Year Surge Tells a Different StoryAll Sectors were down month over month which is consistent with February Talent attraction prices dropped across all job segments in Trump's first full month, aligning with seasonal hiring trends typically seen in February.Year-over-year (YoY) price increases remain significant across most industries, signaling long-term labor market challenges despite short-term declines.Persistent labor shortages continue to impact hiring costs, particularly in healthcare, IT, and finance, where competition for specialized talent remains high.Shifting immigration policies and workforce availability are reshaping labor supply, with industries like light industrial and manufacturing.