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Hot Takes Episode 12: What is one trend you think most firms are underestimating right now?

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In this Hot Takes episode, four staffing leaders share what they see as the most underestimated trend shaping the staffing industry today. Joel Leege, President & COO of Red Oak Technologies; Monty Ragland, President of ProTeam Solutions; John Bemis, President of Benchmark IT; and Sam Smith, Senior Vice President at ASB Resources, offer perspectives on how AI, automation, and shifting workforce models are changing talent demand. Together, they discuss the growing impact of AI, the need for stronger workforce planning, the rise of project-based work, and why staying adaptable and informed is critical as technology continues to reshape the industry.

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