Hot Takes Episode 14: What headwinds are you feeling the most?

In this Hot Takes episode, five staffing leaders share the headwinds they are feeling most across client demand, margins, and talent. Sagar Pelaprolu, CEO at Sage IT; Kevin Krumm, COO at Objective Partners; Quinn Fillmon, CEO at Stand 8; Patrick Cox, President at Professional Alternative, Inc.; and Richard Quevedo, CEO at SMX Services & Consulting, Inc., discuss how shifting client demand, macroeconomic uncertainty, global events, and rapid investment in AI are reshaping hiring decisions and budgets. Together, they explore the growing mismatch between available talent and client needs, the pressure on traditional IT spending, and why adaptability, upskilling, and clarity around client priorities are essential in today’s complex staffing market.