What are the staffing industry trends in 2025? With AI, economic shifts, and technological disruptions, firms must adapt—or risk falling behind.
Barry Asin, President & Chief Analyst of Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), joins Brad Bialy to break down key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry.
SIA is the leading authority in staffing research, and Barry’s insights help top firms navigate uncertainty and stay ahead of the competition.
This is a big episode—we’re covering SIA’s latest research, why "Flat is the New Up," and how leadership separates thriving firms from struggling ones.
Plus, we discuss SIA’s upcoming Executive Forum on March 10, the must-attend event for staffing leaders.
Whether you’re a staffing firm owner, recruiter, or industry executive, this episode is a must-watch to stay ahead in 2025.
If you've seen content from Staffing Monthly or Haley Marketing, you’ll love this episode. Barry Asin has advised the world’s top staffing firms and brings exclusive insights on how to lead and grow in today’s industry.
5 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
✅ Why "Flat is the New Up"
✅ The impact of AI on recruiting?
✅ How top staffing firms are staying ahead.
✅ The leadership mindset shifts that separate thriving firms from struggling ones
✅ Why small and mid-sized staffing firms can still compete with billion-dollar tech giants
Chapters & Key Moments
00:01 - Introduction: Barry Asin on the staffing industry's outlook for 2025
00:10 - Why the industry is stabilizing and SIA’s 5% growth projection
01:14 - Sector breakdown: Healthcare staffing struggles, IT and AI’s impact
03:07 - "Flat is the new up": How firms should view growth in 2025
06:34 - Election years and their impact on staffing demand
07:28 - AI in staffing: A threat or an opportunity?
11:01 - What top staffing firms do differently: Embracing change
14:18 - Growth mindset: How leadership shapes long-term success
18:07 - Biggest threats to the staffing industry in 2025 and beyond
23:56 - Competing with tech-driven platforms like Amazon and Upwork
27:41 - How small firms can stay competitive despite massive tech budgets
28:41 - Preview of SIA’s upcoming Executive Forum
30:25 - What is Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)?
32:57 - Rapid fire: Barry’s top book, best career advice, and Bills' Super Bowl hopes
About the Speakers
Brad Bialy has a deep passion for helping staffing and recruiting firms achieve their business objectives through strategic digital marketing. For over a decade, Brad has developed a proven track record of motivating and educating staffing industry professionals at over 100 industry-specific conferences and webinars. As a visionary leader, Brad has helped guide the comprehensive marketing strategy of more than 300 staffing and recruiting firms. His keen eye for strategy and delivery has resulted in multiple industry award-winning social media campaigns, making him a
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