• Recruitment Solutions

    • Recruitment Solutions

      At Hueman, we realize that every person and organization is unique. We learn what makes your business unique and then build you a perfect recruitment solution.

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      • Recruitment Process Outsourcing
        With our RPO solutions, we can manage your entire recruitment process, even onboarding, freeing up your HR team to focus on their core responsibilities.
      • CONTRACT RECRUITING
        We have qualified and trained recruiters ready to supplement and support your hiring needs.
      • DIRECT HIRE
        Often referred to as permanent placement, we can help with your on-demand hiring needs.
      • TALENT MARKETING & CONSULTING
        Grow your business through employment brand and digital talent marketing solutions.
      • Tech-Enabled RPO
        Our tech-enabled RPO model runs 24/7 candidate screening autonomously, while our recruiting team manages every relationship, reviews the applications, and guides every hiring decision.
      • Staffing Solution
        Our staffing solution combines fee transparency with our long-term approach of providing services at a low cost.
  • Industries

    • Industries We Serve

      Hueman has been providing recruitment solutions to organizations across various industries since 1996.

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      • Healthcare RPO
        Our talent solutions can help hospitals and healthcare systems with staffing shortages and more.
      • Commercial RPO
        We help you build a workforce that keeps operations moving and customers satisfied.
      • Life Sciences RPO
        Don't let delays in acquiring the right life sciences talent impede your research and drug development.
      • Transportation & Logistics RPO
        Scalable RPO built to move your supply chain faster—with recruiters experienced in logistics and fleet hiring.
      • Retail RPO
        We help the retail industry find skilled customer service professionals to propel your business forward.
      • Manufacturing RPO
        Our strategic partnership allows us to tackle the complexities of manufacturing talent acquisition head-on.
      • Consumer Goods RPO
        The success of the consumer goods industry hinges on the right product and the right people in the right roles.
      • Professional Services RPO
        Attracting qualified professionals for service roles can be challenging. We can help!
      • Hospitality RPO
        We help businesses in the hospitality industry find skilled, customer-focused talent to meet their talent needs.
  • About

    • About Us

      At Hueman, our story is about creating positive, people-centric experiences—and we write a new chapter every day.

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      • Our Story
        Our company’s story began in 1996 when our Founder, Dwight Cooper, launched a small recruitment firm in his spare bedroom in Jacksonville, Florida.
      • AWARDS & RECOGNITION
        Our awards and recognitions reflect our core values, passion, and commitment to our mission.
      • Our Technology
        At Hueman, we harness recruitment technology to reduce time-to-hire, enhance decision-making, and create personalized candidate experiences.
  • Resources

    • RPO Resources Hub

      Check out our guides, blog posts, tools, and success stories to improve your recruitment efforts. We're sure you'll find something valuable. Explore today!

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At Hueman, we know that the more data you have, the easier it is to make decisions that affect your business and your employees. We're updating this page monthly with the newest BLS data - so bookmark this page and always have the most up-to-date info at your fingertips! The October 2026 jobs report showed employers added 165,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.1%. Gains were led by professional and business services, health care, transportation and warehousing, and manufacturing, while retail was little changed. Last updated: November 2026.

4.1% Unemployment Rate

BLS, October 2026
163.6M Employment Level

BLS, October 2026
7.5M Job Openings

BLS, September 2026 JOLTS
5.4M Hires

BLS, September 2026 JOLTS

Healthcare Industry Statistics

Health care added 42,000 jobs in October, keeping it among the most consistent sources of job growth. Employment in health care and social assistance passed 24 million. Openings were 1.48 million in September, but hires stayed well below that at 705,000. The gap points to continued difficulty filling clinical and support roles.

3.1% Unemployment Rate

BLS, October 2026
24.00M Employment Levels

BLS, October 2026
1.48M Job Openings

BLS, September 2026 JOLTS
705K Hires

BLS, September 2026 JOLTS

Manufacturing Industry Statistics

Manufacturing added 19,000 jobs in October, and its 2.7% unemployment rate is the lowest of the five sectors tracked here. With 584,000 openings against 313,000 hires in September, employers are still competing for a limited pool of skilled talent.

2.7% Unemployment Rate

BLS, October 2026
12.68M Employment Levels

BLS, October 2026
584K Job Openings

BLS, September 2026 JOLTS
313K Hires

BLS, September 2026 JOLTS

Professional and Business Services Industry Statistics

Professional and business services led all sectors in October with 70,000 new jobs. The sector's unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, down from 3.6% in July, 3.8% in August and 3.9% in September. Job openings stood at 1.31 million in September.

3.4% Unemployment Rate

BLS, October 2026
22.60M Employment Levels

BLS, October 2026
1.31M Job Openings

BLS, September 2026 JOLTS
927K Hires

BLS, September 2026 JOLTS

Transportation & Warehousing Industry Statistics

Transportation and warehousing added 25,000 jobs in October, and its unemployment rate eased to 4.0%, down from 5.1% in July. Employment reached 6.64 million. Note: BLS reports job openings and hires for this sector together with utilities.

4.0% Unemployment Rate

BLS, October 2026
6.64M Employment Levels

BLS, October 2026
360K Job Openings (incl. Utilities)

BLS, September 2026 JOLTS
290K Hires (incl. Utilities)

BLS, September 2026 JOLTS

Retail Industry Statistics

Retail employment was little changed in October (+6,000), after losses earlier in the year. General merchandise retailers, which had driven the summer decline, added 18,300 jobs. At 5.1%, retail's unemployment rate is the highest of the five sectors. In September, hires (704,000) slightly outpaced openings (698,000).

5.1% Unemployment Rate

BLS, October 2026
15.50M Employment Levels

BLS, October 2026
698K Job Openings

BLS, September 2026 JOLTS
704K Hires

BLS, September 2026 JOLTS