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Weekly BriefFebruary 22, 2026

The Reshape Economy: 92% Hiring, 55% Laying Off — Weekly Brief Feb 22, 2026

92% of companies plan to hire in 2026, but 55% also expect layoffs. This week's full breakdown: industry intel, platform data, trending solutions, and the AI productivity gap.

Tony Buffum· 8 min read

Deep DiveFebruary 12, 2026

Labor Market Reality Check: 2025 Revised, January Jobs, and What It Means for Flexible Talent in 2026

January 2026 showed resilience with 130K jobs added, but revised 2025 data reveals one of the weakest years for job creation outside recessions. Here's what it means for flexible talent.

Tony Buffum· 6 min read

Deep DiveSeptember 19, 2025

What the Recent Fed Rate Cut Means for the Flexible Talent Industry

The Fed's rate cut signals labor market weakness—here's what it means for flexible talent.

Tony Buffum· 8 min read

Deep DiveJanuary 9, 2025

Welcome to 2025: Talent Trends, Predictions, and Insights

Three key rules for navigating the 2025 talent landscape: optionality, uncertainty, and partnership.

Tony Buffum· 5 min read