Resources & Insights

Staffing and search firms are helping shape the future of work amid years of labor market upheaval. Today we released The State of Staffing & Search, a new report with the American Staffing Association that looks at how staffing firms are navigating a very different labor market.The big takeaway is this: contract work is no longer a stopgap—it’s becoming a core part of how companies build their workforce. Even as overall hiring has slowed since the post‑pandemic peak, contract roles have continued to take share relative to full‑time postings.At the same time, staffing talent is changing. Workers coming through staffing firms are becoming more specialized, more skilled, and faster adopters of AI than the broader

In the fast-moving world of talent acquisition, staying sharp isn’t optional - it’s essential. That’s why we’re launching the 20-Day Learning Challenge: a bite-sized, low-lift way to strengthen your recruitment game in just 10 minutes a day.This recruiter-friendly challenge was designed for Search & Staffing professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve - without adding another hour-long webinar to the calendar. Each day unlocks a nano-learning activity (think: short videos, focused reads, or quick exercises) designed to help you:✅ Boost your sourcing techniques✅ Build better client and candidate relationships✅ Learn new ways to use LinkedIn Recruiter tools✅ Stay informed on industry shifts and skills-based hiring trends⏳ Why 10 Minutes?Because we get it - you’re juggling roles, reqs, and results. Each learning module is intentionally designed to fit into a

74% of recruiting pros agree that AI will change the way organizations hire and 80% of organizations have started to explore, experiment, or integrate AI into their recruiting process.  Whether you’re one of the 80% that are engaging AI, or the 20% that haven’t quite gotten there yet, the latest Future of Recruiting Report | Search & Staffing edition provides the latest and greatest on the benefits and challenges of incorporating Generative AI into your recruiting workflow. Here’s some key takeaways from the article (though you should definitely read the whole edition!):The number of Recruitment professionals that used LinkedIn Learning to upskill in AI more than doubled in the last year Recruiting Efficiency is believe to be the top benefit for AI, with job post effectiveness coming in second Companies using AI-Assisted Messaging saw a 9% more likely to make a qu

Did you know you can browse Learning Center resources by your Talent Goals? Our objective based learning paths designed specifically for search & staffing customers are your roadmap to expertly navigating the most critical objectives in today’s talent landscape. 🎥 Check out this video to learn more: Objective Based Learning For Search & Staffing Professionals: Explore resources curated to achieve your goals with objective-based learning. Simply select the Learning Path below that best suits you and your organizations’ needs and dive into actionable insights, expert advice and practical resources.

🎉 Earn a Certificate and Show Off Your Skills! 🎉  Did you know you can earn a certificate by passing a Customer Learning Assessment? Check out the new asset below, take the assessment, and share your achievement with your network. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to test your knowledge and shine! 🏆 Excel with LinkedIn Recruiter Professional Services & Talent Insights This assessment is designed for those in Search, Staffing, and Recruiting Organizations to check your knowledge and skills using LinkedIn Professional Services (RPS) along with Talent Insights to achieve your talent objectives.  

The out-of-network search unlock feature in LinkedIn Recruiter Professional Services (RPS) allows you to unlock profiles of candidates who are outside your network to view their profile details and contact them with InMail. RPS comes with an allotment of 30 monthly unlock credits per seat. You only need to unlock an out-of-network profile once, and your account will have access to it from that point forward.The following applies to unlock credits:The number of out-of-network profile unlock credits on your RPS contract will be reset to the maximum amount on the first of each month.  Unlock credits are pooled across users.  Unused unlock credits do not carry over to the following month. You can't buy more out-of-network unlock credits. To be able to access out-of-network profiles without restrictions, you can contact your Relationship Manager to consider upgrading your Recruiter Corporate license.As described in Section 3.1 of

The workplace is changing in ways we couldn’t have imagined just one year ago. The rise of Gen AI, the marked increase in return-to-office mandates, macroeconomic uncertainty, and the increasingly competitive market for talent with in-demand skills are reshaping the talent landscape.Recruiters will be at the forefront of helping employers navigate these and other challenges, but the recruitment playbooks of the past will no longer apply. As employer priorities shift, recruiters will need new skills, new tools, and agility to attract and place the best talent.To gain deeper insights into what’s ahead for the recruitment industry, we surveyed thousands of recruiting professionals, spoke with top talent leaders, and analyzed billions of data points generated on the LinkedIn platform.✨ Explore the full report, regional data or download a summary infographic

 Real-time data and updates including Labor market insights, Workforce Confidence Index, and LinkedIn workforce reports. The LinkedIn Workforce Report is our regular report on hiring, skills, and migration trends in the US and India. Each report is divided into a national section with insights about big-picture trends, and a city section analyzing trends in 20 of the largest metro areas. Bookmark this page to easily find the most recent and past Workforce Reports. 

💻 Looking for live and on-demand webinars that are tailored for search & staffing firms? LinkedIn offers a variety of tools to help you with all aspects of hiring with LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Talent Insights, Jobs, Career Pages, and more. We welcome you to attend our live webinars to learn more about how to leverage your LinkedIn Talent Solutions products to accomplish your goals.Pick and choose from several webinar sessions that are offered in different languages to get started with your Recruiter subscription in these 60-minute sessions. View the full catalog and register in the Learning Center. 

 Recruiting is rewarding, but it can be overwhelming when you’re managing a high volume of open requisitions. Among your action items, writing and posting job descriptions are usually the most time consuming and most neglected. But job posts are a critical step in the recruiting process that cannot be overlooked. The job post often sets the tone of the entire recruitment process and is the candidate’s first impression of your firm and your client. Crafting a compelling job post means you’ll attract quality candidates. From checklists to templates, this digital Job Postings Toolkit is full of essential tools. These plug-and-play resources allow you to write and post jobs more efficiently, giving you back time to focus on other top priorities. 🔎 View or download the Job Postings Toolkit for Staffing Firms

Looking to streamline your reporting process and ensure you stay updated on crucial metrics? Did you know you have the ability to schedule reports to automatically run and be delivered via email at a frequency that suits you. Automating your reports ensures that you receive timely updates without the need for manual intervention, allowing you to focus on more strategic tasks.This tip sheet in the Learning Center provides detailed instructions on how to harness this powerful feature, making your reporting tasks more efficient and less time-consuming.Whether you need daily, weekly, or monthly insights, this course covers everything you need to know. 📚 Ready to get started? Download the tip sheet from the 

Search and staffing professionals have been hearing theoretical discussions about AI and transformation for years. It's now time to get empowered with practical and actionable insights and tips on integrating it into your workflows.💻 Join this LinkedIn Live Audio Event for an informative and lively discussion with industry leaders on how recruiters/staffing pros can harness the power of AI — regardless of company size.🗣️ Our own Chief Customer Officer Ashvin Vaidyanathan will be in conversation with Faye Walshe, Director of Innovation & AI at Robert Walters, and Dan Schawbel, Managing Partner at Workplace Intelligence.✨ There will also be time set aside for Q&A with the expert panel so be sure to bring the AI recruiting workflow questions you’ve always wanted answered.