# Trent Cotton

Type: Person

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Job Openings Surge 19% as Employers Sharpen Focus on Frontline Roles
2026-08-03 02:41:53 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 1

New iCIMS data shows U.S. job openings climbing 19% year-over-year while applications fall 5%, forcing HR leaders to compete for a shrinking pool of candidates. Employers are concentrating hiring on frontline roles that directly impact business performance, signaling a shift from volume recruitment to precision talent acquisition.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/hr-frontline-hiring-shift-2026

### Healthcare Tech Hiring Jumps 8% Amid AI-Driven Talent Shift
2026-06-15 06:58:24 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The iCIMS report reveals healthcare and manufacturing sectors are absorbing tech talent at a fast clip, even as big tech sheds jobs. HR leaders must adapt to a shrinking applicant pool and invest in AI-powered sourcing and candidate nurture.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/healthcare-tech-hiring-jumps-8-percent

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