An Economist's Forecast of the 2026 Labor Market (Noah Yosif)

Описание: 2026 labor market outlook is more than a forecast it's a call to action for staffing firms navigating rapid economic shifts, AI disruption, and changing workforce dynamics.

In this must-watch episode of Take the Stage, Brad Bialy sits down with Noah Yosif, Chief Economist at the American Staffing Association, for an exclusive insider briefing on what lies ahead for the staffing and recruiting industry.

Expect to Learn:
1. Why AI is shifting demand from white-collar to blue-collar jobs
2. How staffing agencies can position themselves as economic interpreters
3. The immigration and regulatory trends driving unseen hiring needs
4. What top-performing firms are doing to future-proof their models
5. The real superpower of a staffing firm—and it's not what you think

This episode should inspire you to explore AI in staffing and emerging workforce trends that will shape your firm's trajectory into 2026 and beyond.

Noah Yosif brings unique insight drawn from ASA's frontline research and experience advising the world’s leading staffing organizations. If you're in staffing leadership, business development, or marketing strategy, this is essential 2026 economic intelligence.

Chapters & Timestamps:
00:59 – Why staffing firms must work harder to get orders today
03:35 – Two sectors still driving demand: healthcare and AI
05:14 – Blue-collar opportunities rising as AI reshapes white-collar work
07:02 – The power of knowing local economic data
08:56 – Staffing’s superpower isn’t talent — it’s labor market knowledge
11:17 – How immigration policy is shaping labor demand
13:36 – Will we have enough workers for future jobs?
15:35 – What the ASA team is tracking now
18:25 – Why we’re seeing signs of staffing recovery now
22:01 – “These are the cards — here’s how we play them”
23:37 – New revenue models shaping the future of staffing
27:49 – Resources ASA offers staffing firms today
32:23 – Why temp hiring may signal early labor market recovery
33:51 – Noah’s #1 advice for new staffing professionals

About the Guest:
Noah Yosif serves as chief economist and head of research with the American Staffing Association (ASA). In this capacity, he leads the ASA research team, overseeing economic and policy research initiatives which support staffing companies across the United States. He also represents ASA on the Economic Affairs Committee of the World Employment Confederation.

Noah previously served as an economist with both the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions as well as the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), as well as the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He is a prolific speaker on economic policy issues and is regularly featured within major financial media including Bloomberg, Barron’s, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Fox Business, Marketplace, as well as Kiplinger.

Noah holds an MPA from the University of Pennsylvania, in addition to an MA in Applied Economics and a BA in Economics from the George Washington University.

About the Host
Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He’s the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry’s leading podcasts with more than 200,000 downloads.

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