Looking Ahead to 2025: Hiring Trends & Thank You for Your Partnership

As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year gone by and look ahead to what the future holds, especially in the world of hiring. 2024 has been a year of adaptation, innovation, and flexibility. Now, as we prepare for 2025, we’re seeing a few key trends emerging that will shape the hiring landscape in the coming year. At Tamarack Recruiting, we’re committed to staying ahead of the curve to support you in securing top talent that aligns with your evolving needs.

  • The Rise of Hybrid and Remote Work
    While hybrid and remote work models became a necessity during the pandemic, in 2025, they are expected to become the norm for many industries. More and more companies are offering flexible work arrangements, allowing employees to balance work and personal life in ways that suit them. This shift will open up talent pools beyond geographic limitations, giving employers the chance to recruit from a broader talent base. For companies, it’s important to embrace flexibility, not just in work location, but also in how and when employees are expected to engage with the team.

  • Emphasis on Employee Well-Being
    As the world becomes increasingly fast-paced and demanding, employee well-being will be a major focus for organizations. Companies will look for candidates who are not only skilled but are also aligned with a workplace that values mental health, work-life balance, and overall well-being. This trend is expected to grow in 2025 as businesses realize that attracting top talent requires a commitment to employee health and satisfaction.

  • Skills Over Experience
    As the job market evolves, many companies are shifting focus from hiring based purely on experience to hiring based on skills. This is especially true in fields like technology, marketing, and healthcare, where demand for specific technical and soft skills is high. In 2025, organizations will increasingly prioritize candidates with adaptable skills, a growth mindset, and a strong willingness to learn over traditional career trajectories.

Thank You for Your Continued Trust
As we close out another year, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued trust and partnership. Whether we’ve helped you fill hard-to-find roles or supported your team’s growth, it’s been a privilege to contribute to your success.

Your support has been integral to our growth, and we’ve enjoyed watching your organizations thrive as we work together to source top talent. We look forward to continuing this collaboration and helping you achieve even greater success in 2025.

Looking Ahead
In 2025, we’re excited about the opportunities and trends shaping the talent landscape. Tamarack Recruiting, we’re committed to staying ahead of these changes, ensuring we provide candidates who not only meet your needs but align with your culture and values.

Thank you again for your business and partnership. Here’s to another year of success and growth!

Wishing you and your team a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Paul Warner, Founder
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You’re more than just a resume when you work with Tamarack Recruiting. Many of our candidates are currently employed and not actively looking for a job. They only want to see opportunities that will advance their career while meeting their salary, scheduling and workplace needs.

Candidate 1

  • Current Role:

    The candidate is a Staff Accountant at a prominent healthcare staffing company, where they manage month-end closings, prepare complex journal entries, and streamline financial processes to improve accuracy.

  • Previous Experience: They previously worked as a Finance Specialist for a global renewable energy company, optimizing vendor payment processes and handling financial reconciliations using SAP.
  • Internship Background: The candidate also gained valuable experience through an internship at one of the leading global accounting firms, where they contributed to IPO proposals and market research.
  • Technical Skills: Highly proficient in accounting software including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and Power BI, the candidate has expertise in GAAP compliance, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
  • Career Goals & Location Preferences: Aiming to obtain their CPA within the next year, the candidate is open to relocating for the right opportunity, with a preference for small cities like Boise, Idaho. They will require an H-1B visa for continued employment in the U.S.

Candidate 2

  • Extensive Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365:

    A seasoned Solutions Architect and Business Systems Analyst, the candidate specializes in Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms, including Finance & Operations, Customer Engagement, and CRM.

  • Industry Expertise & Project Management: With experience across various industries, he has led multi-phase implementations using Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies, focusing on system configuration, functional design, and process optimization for modules like general ledger, accounts payable, inventory management, and sales operations.
  • Key Roles at Reputable Companies: The candidate has held key positions at a global leader in medical technology, a prominent business solutions consultancy, and an international technology consulting firm, where he architected end-to-end Dynamics 365 solutions.
  • Post-Go-Live Support & Knowledge Transfer: Skilled in supporting post-go-live environments, he has facilitated business process reviews, developed customizations, and conducted training to empower client teams with both technical and functional insights.
  • Leadership & Strategic Thinking: Has excelled in leadership roles, including change management, stakeholder communication, and pre-sales activities. His ability to align business needs with technology has driven successful adoption and implementation of Dynamics 365 solutions.

Tamarack Recruiting Industries

Accounting and Finance

Customer Service and Clerical

ERP

Executive Search

Information Technology

Insurance

Private Equity/Venture Capital

Sales

Tamarack Recruiting is a boutique recruiting firm with the capability to meet your critical hiring needs. We fill both permanent and temporary positions in tech, customer service, accounting, finance, sales, insurance, and Enterprise Resource Planning projects.

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