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We are in a “prevailing ‘low fire, low hire’ labor market environment,” according to Economic Research Associate at the Conference Board, Jannik Schulz, in The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Press Release. The Index results indicate a 22.5% increase in consumers feeling that “jobs are hard to get,” the highest it’s been in about 5.5 years. As a job seeker, consider connecting with a staffing agency like Eastern and recruiters in your industry and location of interest. We have established relationships with hiring managers at companies currently hiring to help you get your foot in the door.

Sources:
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Press Release
via Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
Published: July 6, 2026
Theconference Board
“Employment Trends Index points to slower payroll growth”
by SIA Editorial Staff at SIA
Published: July 6, 2026
Staffing Industry Analysts

Original Content Links:
https://www.conference-board.org/topics/employment-trends-index/index.cfm?hsa_cam=22625535009&hsa_src=x
https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/employment-trends-index-points-to-slower-payroll-growth

Happy Eastern Anniversary to our Senior Vice President, Annette I. Bell!

Keeping Cincinnati Stocked - One Location at a Time!

"The pace of hiring is telling a story of both supply and demand. We know it's taking people longer to find work, but there also are signs of labor supply constraints in certain industries.” This was a quote from Dr. Nela Richardson, Chief Economist, ADP, in the ADP National Employment Report (in collaboration with Stanford Digital Economy Lab) in relation to the US private employment labor market during June 2026.

Sources:
“ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 98,000 Jobs in June; Annual Pay was Up 4.4%.”
by ADP, Inc. via Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
Published: July 1, 2026
ADP
“US private sector employment up by 98,000 in June”
by Craig Johnson - SIA
Published: July 1, 2026
Staffing Industry Analysts

Original Content Links:
https://mediacenter.adp.com/2026-07-01-ADP-National-Employment-Report-Private-Sector-Employment-Increased-by-98,000-Jobs-in-June-Annual-Pay-was-Up-4-4 https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/us-private-sector-employment-up-by-98000-in-june

A message from our President & CEO

At Eastern, in our vending division, we believe a vending machine should be more than a place to grab a snack—it should be a dependable convenience your employees can count on every day.

Our commitment is simple:

Fast, reliable service
Clean, attractive machines
Products people actually want
Friendly customer support

As a Cincinnati-owned business, we appreciate every client who trusts us to serve their employees and visitors. Thank you for allowing Eastern to be part of your workplace.

-Angelita M. Jones

“Wage Data Reflects the Pressure.
Between May 2025 and 2026, US pay rose 2.4%, while hourly wages for construction increased 3.4%.” This information (found on Indeed) pertains to the strain on access to laborers for building data centers, resulting in pay increases as an incentive.

Sources:
“Labor Crunch Tests Growth Limits for Data Center Builders”
by Rachel Phua at Bloomberg, via Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
Published: July 8, 2026
Bloomberg
US Labor Market Snapshot — June 2026
by Indeed Hiring Lab, via SIA
Published: July 23, 2026
Staffing Industry Analysts

Original Content Links:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-08/labor-crunch-tests-growth-limits-for-us-data-center-builders
https://www.hiringlab.org/2026/07/23/us-labor-market-snapshot-june-2026/
https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/labor-crunch-tests-growth-limits-for-data-center-builders

Happy Birthday to our Vending Division Manager, Michelle R. Payne!

Here at Recruitment Island Cincinnati, we have analyzed each of the islanders. Last but not least, the single islanders whose time was cut short.

Which candidate did you miss most in the Villa after their exit? Which islanders do you think made the best career pivot once they touched down at home?

Employment Changes During the 2026 FIFA World Cup
There was a 2k increase in jobs in the goods-producing sector, hospitality & leisure, and construction, as well as a 5k increase in manufacturing jobs.

Sources:
“ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 98,000 Jobs in June; Annual Pay was Up 4.4%.”
by ADP, Inc. - Media Center via Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
Published: July 1, 2026
ADP
“US private sector employment up by 98,000 in June”
by Craig Johnson via SIA
Published: July 1, 2026
Staffing Industry Analysts

Original Content Links:
https://mediacenter.adp.com/2026-07-01-ADP-National-Employment-Report-Private-Sector-Employment-Increased-by-98,000-Jobs-in-June-Annual-Pay-was-Up-4-4 https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/us-private-sector-employment-up-by-98000-in-june

Our vending division’s #1 Best Seller - Grippos
A chip close to every Cincinnatian’s heart. We love our local goods!

Grippo Potato Chip Company