Cue up Elton John, because this episode is all about resilience. I’m Still Standing isn’t just a throwback anthem—it’s the mood of every recruiter, job seeker, and side hustler trying to make sense of this chaotic market. In a hiring landscape where confidence is shaky and expectations are shifting by the hour, we’re still standing—on all 10 toes, showing up with coffee in one hand and a full report of what’s actually going on in the other.
The Worksties, Danielle and Jennifer, take a candid look at the state of the job market. Workforce confidence is at an all-time low. Automation and AI are gaining speed. And more professionals are juggling side gigs just to keep up. So what does that mean for hiring teams, recruiters, and the companies trying to build and retain talent in the middle of all this uncertainty?
They explore the real challenges facing the industry—from proving value in tech-heavy environments to navigating a new definition of job security. We’re talking about the tools that help, the moments that matter, and the reason why—despite the dashboards, workflows, and algorithms—human connection still leads the way.
This one’s for the recruiters building pipelines in a hiring freeze, the managers with ghosted interviews and zero applicants, and the leaders trying to do right by their people and their metrics.
If you’re still standing, you’re not alone. This one’s for the ones who are adapting, pivoting, and proving that even in uncertainty, we don’t fold—we evolve.
Takeaways:
Workforce confidence is at an all-time low, shaped by economic uncertainty
Automation is transforming hiring—but human connection still drives results
More professionals are turning to side gigs as costs rise
Recruiters must navigate tech while delivering trust and value
The narrative around job security is evolving fast
Hiring tech should enhance—not replace—the human experience
Economic pressure is reshaping how people define work and success
Companies that blend speed and empathy are winning in today’s market
Smart hiring now requires data, intuition, and emotional intelligence
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Cue the music. Hold our drink. Let’s get into it.
Hold our drink… we’re about to say what you’re thinking!
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