U.S. Demand for Skilled Trades Grows 3x Faster than Professional Roles Scaling AI requires vast physical infrastructure and it's now more difficult and time-consuming to hire an HVAC professional and an electrician than a software developer. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-demand-for-skilled-trades-grows-3x-faster-than-professional-roles-302725636.html

Kforce revenues grew 3% sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2025, momentum continues into the Q1 2026 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kforce-reports-fourth-quarter-2025-210200792.html

ManpowerGroup reports improving stabilization in market trends. “2026 is currently trending towards an important inflection point for the business, with a clear path toward sustainable organic revenue and margin growth,” the company reported in its earnings presentation. https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/manpowergroup-reports-improving-stabilization-in-market-trends