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Ever had that moment when you wished you could “turn off replies” for a tweet before it got ratio’d? Well, JPMorgan Chase just hit that button… HARD.
After announcing their full-time return-to-office policy affecting 300,000 employees, the banking giant quickly disabled comments on their internal announcement page faster than you can say “hybrid work.” Turns out, employees had some thoughts about trading their home offices for cubicles – and they weren’t shy about sharing them.
One brave soul even suggested unionizing for hybrid work. (Somewhere, a CEO just spilled their coffee…)
The bank’s leadership emphasized their belief in the importance of in-office work, stating “We think it is the best way to run the company.” But with exceptions only granted to teams whose work can be “easily and clearly measured,” it seems the measuring stick for flexibility might be shorter than expected.
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🗞️ Indeed reveals 2025’s hottest jobs & salaries
🌎️ Gen Z leads charge in declining extra work
💰️ Healthcare AI startup lands $141M funding
💼 Layoffs at Meta, Wayfair
💻 TA roles at Figma, Netflix
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NEWS
One Thing You Should Know This Week
The Future of Work: Indeed’s Best Jobs of 2025
The job market is getting a checkup, and veterinarians are leading the pack. Indeed’s latest 2025 Best Jobs report reveals that roles caring for our four-legged friends have seen a stunning 124% growth in job postings over the past three years, with median salaries fetching $139,999.
🖼️ The big picture.
The job market is undergoing a seismic shift that would make even tectonic plates jealous. Healthcare, engineering, and specialized services aren’t just growing – they’re redefining career trajectories for the next decade.
While tech layoffs dominate headlines, traditional roles are experiencing a renaissance, with some positions seeing growth rates that would make your favorite meme crypto coin blush. This transformation signals a return to human-centric careers, where technical expertise meets personal touch.
🧮 By the numbers:
- Traditional roles seeing explosive growth by nearly 500%
- Veterinarian jobs up 124% with $139,999 median salary
- Healthcare roles claim 3 of top 5 highest-paying positions
- Radiologists top the salary charts at $385,116
- Paralegal positions show 486% growth with 92.3% remote work
- Insurance agents see 494% growth rate since 2021
💼 What this means for TAs.
Time to dust off those old-school recruitment playbooks and add some new chapters. Building relationships with veterinary schools, healthcare institutions, and professional service organizations isn’t just smart – it’s essential. Focus on developing talent pipelines in high-growth areas while maintaining connections in traditional sectors showing surprising vitality. The data suggests that your next superstar hire might be wearing scrubs instead of coding hoodies.
Pro tip: If you haven’t added “pet-friendly workplace” to your job listings yet, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
👔 What this means for job seekers.
The path to six figures might not be where you expect – veterinary school applications, anyone? But don’t overlook fast-growing fields with lower barriers to entry. Insurance agents, paralegals, and realtors are seeing growth rates that would make a tech startup envious, often without requiring an advanced degree. Focus on roles that combine technical expertise with human interaction, as these positions show the strongest salary growth and job security. Turns out treating pets might be more lucrative than creating apps – who let those dogs out?
🔮 Looking ahead.
Our crystal ball says if your career plan doesn’t include either healing humans, helping pets, or navigating legal documents, it might be time for a professional palm reading. But seriously, the future of work now rewards both specialized expertise and adaptability. Healthcare continues its reign with multiple roles in the top 25, while traditional service roles show surprising resilience and growth. Remote work flexibility varies significantly by sector, with some roles like paralegals enjoying over 90% remote work options. The key to success in 2025’s job market isn’t just about technical skills – it’s about finding the sweet spot between human connection and professional expertise.
📥️ Read more in Indeed.
NUMBERS
Numbers That’ll Make You Think
- 25,000 – Jobs could be lost due to Los Angeles County wildfires. (Staffing Industry)
- 65% – Of US workers feel empowered to decline extra work, with Gen Z leading the charge at 77%. Sorry boss, our boundary-setting game is strong… (Staffing Industry)
- 4.1% – Unemployment rate in December, defying expectations and staying resilient as the job market plays hard to get. (Fast Company)
- 256,000 – Jobs added in December, blowing past expectations and making the Fed think twice about rate cuts. The job market’s New Year’s resolution this year is to keep everyone guessing… (WSJ)
- 75% – Of workers with remote-capable jobs are working from home at least some of the time. Rumor has it that office plants are now filing for unemployment… (Pew Research)
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INDUSTRY INTEL
M&A Deals, Industry Moves, & Other Things To Know
- Gen Z job seekers face tough market as 25- to 34-year-olds sees major employment decline, while boomers keep booming. Sadly, TikToks won’t be paying the bills anymore… (CNN)
- Job board giant DHI Group is splitting its Dice and ClearanceJobs operations, reducing workforce by 8%. (Staffing Industry)
- The doctor is in… the cloud? Healthcare AI startup Hippocratic AI secured $141 million in funding, reaching a $1.64 billion valuation. (Staffing Industry)
- Companies are tightening remote work policies, shrinking perks, and even eliminating pet sick days. Looks like your dog’s emotional support human also needs to be in the office… (WSJ)
- HR tech platform Jisr is taking the Silk Road to Silicon Valley with its appointment of Nilotpal Roy as head of marketing and growth, bringing 12 years of B2B tech experience to Saudi Arabia. (AIM Group)
- Employment agency Beacon Hill Staffing Group drops “Staffing Group” from its name, embracing a simpler future as just Beacon Hill. Shorter name, bigger ambitions… (Staffing Industry)
OPEN ROLES
Jobs You Might Want (For Yourself!)
- Design software company Figma is hiring a Business Recruiter based in San Francisco, CA
- Entertainment company Netflix is hiring a Talent Intelligence Partner based in Los Angeles, CA
- Fashion retailer Revolve is hiring a Recruiter based in Cerritos, CA
- Fintech company SoFi is hiring a Talent Sourcer and Researcher based in San Francisco, CA
- AI-focused startup Runway is hiring a Senior Technical Recruiter based in New York, NY
LAYOFFS
Places For You To Source Fresh Talent
- Social media giant Meta announces 5% workforce reduction, targeting approximately 3,600 “low performers.” (CNBC)
- E-commerce retailer Wayfair cuts 730 jobs and exits Germany, focusing on physical retail expansion. (CNBC)
- Delivery startup Pandion shuts down operations, affecting 63 employees across six locations. (GeekWire)
- Tech company Cloud Software Group confirms global layoffs affecting Citrix, Tibco, and other divisions. (CRN)
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January 16th, 2025
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