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Is the US on the brink of a "skills cliff"? Restrictions on H-1B visas and broader immigration enforcement have left some companies struggling to fill specialized roles. In some cases, offshoring parts of the business may be more effective than navigating the shrinking US talent pool.

Trump's H-1B change, immigration crackdown could send jobs overseas The Trump administration's move to restrict visas for foreign-born workers is pushing the U.S. closer to a "skills cliff."

Rapid advances in tech come with complex legal considerations, especially when it comes to hiring. If you're an employer who hasn't evaluated their background screening process in a while, now is the time for an audit.

4 new legal questions being raised by background and identity checks Artificial intelligence and politics are some of the elements affecting how the law is applied to background and identity checks. 

: VP of Sales for a B2B E-Commerce Printing Company

Our client is a private equity-backed company composed of 10+ brands. They're a trusted online leader in custom manufactured marketing and branding materials that help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) drive growth. They have an incredible culture, a rockstar leadership team, and an all-hands-on-deck philosophy with an emphasis on teamwork. They are seeking a VP of Sales to lead and transform their sales organization from a reactive, order-taking function into a proactive, metrics-driven growth engine.

Rather than simply managing to the client’s existing revenue base, this leader will build the KPIs, accountability, and account-development strategy needed to help scale the business meaningfully over the next several years, while preserving profitability. The ideal candidate will bring strong sales leadership and team-development experience, a highly analytical and KPI-driven approach, and comfort managing a distributed team that spans onshore and international operations.

This is primarily a remote role, but candidates must be comfortable working Pacific Time hours, and afternoon (PST) availability is required.

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VP of Sales for a B2B E-Commerce Printing Company Our client is a private equity-backed company composed of 10+ brands. They're a trusted online leader in custom manufactured marketing and branding materials that help small and medium-sized businesse...

A career in skilled trades (think plumbers, electricians, etc.) (often) means little to no student loan debt, job security in the age of AI, and a competitive salary — but skilled tradespeople are retiring, and there aren't enough young workers replacing them.
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The status problem behind the skilled-trades gap | Fortune Retirements and outdated perceptions are making it harder to fill in-demand jobs in the skilled trades.

Only 19% of current entry-level job seekers felt "very confident" in their careers when asked for a recent survey from ICIMS. Unclear expectations around AI, unrealistic work experience requirements, and poor communication have left job seekers of all ages and experience levels feeling frustrated and, in some cases, hopeless.
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AI Is Reshaping Early Career Hiring Expectations, New ICIMS Data Reveals | ICIMS | Leading Enterprise Talent Acquisition Platform The ICIMS Insights May 2026 Workforce Report finds a growing disconnect between early-career job seekers and employers fueled by AI and a widening supply gap

Not everyone wants to work from home, but the numbers speak for themselves: RTO mandates are doing more harm than good.
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Why RTO strategies still aren't flexible enough for employees | Employee Benefit News Standing in the way of employees' demands and stalling the wider adoption of popular hybrid and remote work models are tradition and mistrust.

Senior Material Buyer & Planner for an Industry Leading Lighting Manufacturer

Our client is a top-tier lighting manufacturer known for designing and producing premium modular downlighting systems that deliver exceptional performance, adaptability, and aesthetic appeal. Their reputation is built on a foundation of superior design, engineering innovation, and dedicated customer service. They are seeking a Senior Material Buyer/Planner to join their team and take ownership of evaluating inventory positions, maintaining accurate forecasts, and procuring the materials and components needed to support monthly production and sales objectives. This role also provides guidance, training, and mentorship to other buyers and planners, exercising sound independent judgment on complex sourcing and planning decisions.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Carson, requiring attendance in the office five days per week.

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A decrease in unemployment sounds good on paper, but economists suggest the decline we saw over the summer was not driven by people finding jobs. Instead, discouraged job seekers seem to be dropping out of the labor pool entirely after months — in some cases, years — of fruitless searching.
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Falling long-term unemployment isn't good news, economists say — what it means for jobseekers Unemployment appears to have fallen due to an exodus of workers from the labor force, which would be bad for household finances and the economy.

: Director of SEO, AEO, and GEO for a PE-backed Online Printing Conglomerate

Our client is a private equity–backed company composed of 10+ brands. They're a trusted online leader in custom manufactured marketing and branding materials that help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) drive growth. They have an incredible culture, a rockstar leadership team, and an all-hands-on-deck philosophy with an emphasis on teamwork. They are seeking a Director of SEO, AEO, and GEO to lead the strategy and ex*****on of organic search, generative engine optimization (GEO), and answer engine optimization (AEO) across the company's growing e-commerce portfolio. This is a strategic, highly visible role for a leader who has driven measurable results in the emerging GEO/AI search space. The Director will bring a stronger technical SEO foundation than the function has historically had, partnering closely and confidently with engineering and technology teams to solve complex, high-impact issues. Reporting to the CMO, this person will set strategic direction across the brand portfolio while leading and coaching an established team that executes the day-to-day work.

This is primarily a remote role, but candidates must be comfortable working Pacific Time hours, and afternoon (PST) availability is required. Our client has a preference for LA-based candidates who can report to the office in Sherman Oaks a few times per month, but candidates based anywhere in the United States can be considered depending on willingness to work PST hours.

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Director of SEO, AEO, and GEO for a PE-backed Online Printing Conglomerate Our client is a private equity–backed company composed of 10+ brands. They're a trusted online leader in custom manufactured marketing and branding materials that help small and medium-sized businesse...

Economic anxiety and stagnant wage growth have Americans "polyworking," or working multiple jobs simultaneously — in some cases, juggling multiple full-time positions. What happens when a full-time job plus a side hustle are no longer enough to provide financial security for the average middle-class worker?
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What is polyworking? Half of workers do it, survey shows Workers said they need extra money for living expenses and debt, as well as a financial safety net and flexibility.