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US Recruiter Demand Up, Block Cuts 40%, UK Recruiters Trim

5/10/2026

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Recruiter demand in the United States has risen since December despite global cuts.
Robert Walters Plc, Hays Plc and PageGroup Plc each cut staff by double-digit percentages in 2025, citing losses and a UK slowdown.
Jack Dorsey said Block Inc. will cut 40% of its workforce while hiring senior AI engineers.
U.S. jobs data showed healthcare openings rose 5.4% in March, outpacing the 4.3% rise in total private jobs.

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Story summary

Recruiter demand in the United States has risen since December despite global cuts.
Robert Walters Plc, Hays Plc and PageGroup Plc each cut staff by double-digit percentages in 2025, citing losses and a UK slowdown.
Jack Dorsey said Block Inc. will cut 40% of its workforce while hiring senior AI engineers.
U.S. jobs data showed healthcare openings rose 5.4% in March, outpacing the 4.3% rise in total private jobs.