Hey everyone, With the job market changing so rapidly over the past few years, I try to keep up. That means lots of chats with folks from various sectors. One person I've been talking with is Josh, the CEO at Hired.com. Josh has access to tons of proprietary data because Hired has been at it for a decade, generating 3 million interviews and helping 30,000 people find jobs. During one of our conversations, Josh brought up their latest report, "The Future of Tech Hiring: 8 Bold Predictions for 2024" based on a survey of 250 companies and 1,000 job seekers. We dived deep into it. We figured, why not share this conversation with you all? I'm sure many of you would appreciate a closer look at Hired's data, whether you're searching for new opportunities or just curious about the future of the tech industry. So, we decided to record a new conversation and dive into what's happening in tech hiring, backed by all that data Hired.com has. Here's what we covered: A Shift Back Towards an Employer-Driven Market The past 18 months have been a rollercoaster, marked by hiring freezes, layoffs, and uncertainty. The dynamics between employers and candidates are always shifting, and it seems we're indeed moving back towards an employer-driven market, something many of us have felt. Yet, Josh advises, "Companies need to be really transparent and admit where things did not go as well as they should have gone," especially regarding layoffs and rehiring. AI's Impact on Junior Tech Talent One key trend is the pivot towards mid-senior level talent, reducing junior roles' availability. This shift is partly due to AI's growing influence, automating tasks once reserved for entry-level positions. However, Josh notes, "There's always more jobs that get created because of these technological advances than there are the jobs that do get lost." Pulling Back from Fully Remote The remote work landscape is also changing. What was once a necessity has now become a choice, with companies gradually retracting their fully remote positions. "During the peak of post-pandemic hiring, 70% of roles were open to remote. Now, that's dropped to below 50%," observes Josh. A Changing Focus on DE&I Although the active pursuit of diversity and inclusion goals may have seen a dip, the actual hiring of underrepresented talent hasn't declined. This hints at a more organic integration of DE&I principles into hiring practices. And so much more… As we navigate 2024, it's evident that agility, continuous learning, and openness to remote opportunities will be key for successful job seekers and recruiters. AI continues to transform the landscape, bringing new roles and challenges. We discussed all this and more, yet the outlook for 2024 remains uncertain! What's your take on this discussion? What are your predictions? Just hit reply and let's chat! Robin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themodernrecruiter.substack.com