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Job Seeker and Employee Confidence Levels Begin to Rebound in Q1, According to Vaco’s First Talent Pulse Report of 2025

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1 year ago

February 5, 2025

Workers show growing resilience and a willingness to refine their skills in a changing landscape.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Job seekers and employees are more confident about their career prospects in the first quarter of 2025, according to recent data from Vaco, a leading global talent solutions firm. Vaco’s Q1 Talent Pulse Report found increased levels of confidence across all three categories surveyed—job security, financial status, and career advancement.

“Job seekers are experiencing renewed confidence as the job market offers signs of recovery and growth,” said Vaco President Kevin Witt. “Positive momentum in both the U.S. and Canada, driven by strong job reports and lower unemployment, is prompting employers to revive key projects and roles that were previously on pause. As opportunities evolve, job seekers have demonstrated remarkable adaptability, at times pivoting to a career change or contract and freelance work to reach their goals.”

Key findings from the report include:

Job Security

43% of respondents reported extreme confidence in their ability to get and hold a job in Q1—up 2% from Q4 (41%) and unchanged from Q1 last year.The number of respondents who are not confident in their ability to secure a job saw a 3% quarter-over-quarter decrease, falling from 32% in Q4 to 29% in Q1.

Financial Status

44% of respondents are extremely confident in their ability to improve their financial situation in the next 6 months—up 3% from Q4 and down 1 point year-over-year.25% are not feeling confident in their ability to improve their financial situation, a 5% decrease from last quarter (30%) and a two-point uptick from last year (23%).

Career Advancement

47% expressed extreme confidence in their ability to advance their career in Q1, up 3% compared to Q4 (44%) and a three-point decrease from a year ago (50%).24% of respondents reported a lack of confidence in their ability to advance their career in Q1. This figure is down 4% from last quarter (28%), and up four points year-over-year (20%).

“Job seekers must demonstrate agility, prioritize continuous learning—particularly in emerging fields like AI—and remain flexible in adapting their skills,” said Kyle Allen, Executive Vice President of Sales and Recruiting at Vaco. “By doing so, they position themselves as proactive, future-ready candidates in an increasingly competitive job market.”

Allen added that employers are focused on their strategies to retain top talent, as well. “These days, offering competitive compensation is not enough,” he said. “Savvy job seekers seek companies that offer robust career development programs with clear paths for advancement, alongside initiatives that consistently recognize and reward exceptional performance.”

The Vaco Talent Pulse Report is based on feedback from more than 13,000 respondents across the U.S. and Canada. This marks its seventh installment, and the third quarter that year-over-year comparative data is available. To access the report, go to https://learn.vaco.com/talent-pulse-report-q1-2025/.

About the Q1 2025 Vaco Talent Pulse Report
Poll questions to inform the Q1 2025 Vaco Talent Pulse Report were administered online through Vaco’s LinkedIn company profile on December 20, 2024, December 27, 2024, and January 3, 2025. Results and summaries are based on the 13,080 votes cast across the three polls. Demographics of those polled include people from across the U.S. and Canada who work in engineering, technology, accounting, finance, human resources, and operations. The majority are either senior, manager, director, vice president, or entry-level.

About Vaco
The speed of change requires the talent of people. Vaco solves for both. With expertise in accounting and finance, IT and digital, and HR and operations, Vaco delivers critical talent solutions to clients by providing contract staffing, managed services, direct-hire staffing, and executive search services. In addition to Vaco, the Vaco Holdings collective of brands includes MorganFranklin Consulting, a finance, technology and business advisory firm; Pivot Point Consulting, a Best in KLAS healthcare IT consulting leader; Focus Search Partners, a retained and interim executive search practice; and BUILT, a digital solutions company specializing in software, cloud, data, and AI solutions. In addition to being named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 17 years, Vaco was also named to Forbes’ 2018-2024 lists of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, as well as the 2017-2023 lists of Largest Staffing Firms Globally by Staffing Industry Analysts. Vaco annually ranks as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work For. For more information, visit vaco.com.

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Jamie Carpen
(773) 575-1445
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1-800Accountant Launches Tax Savings Services Designed for 1099 Workers

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13 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

New offering helps independent contractors structure their business to reduce their tax burden from day one

NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 1-800Accountant, the nation’s leading virtual accounting firm for small businesses, announced the launch of a new service offering built specifically for 1099 workers and independent contractors. The service helps freelancers and self-employed professionals work with an accountant to select the right business setup for their income, with a focus on reducing taxes from the start.

Growth Is Outpacing Tax Readiness

Independent contractor work has grown significantly in recent years. 1-800Accountant’s client data shows sharp year-over-year growth across contractor-heavy industries, with Consulting up 17%, Construction up 10%, and Service-sector clients growing more than 200% compared to 2024. Despite this growth, many contractors continue to overpay their taxes because they operate without a formal business structure in place or the right tax election.

The gap is particularly visible in industries like Healthcare, Engineering, and Legal, where LLC adoption among 1-800Accountant clients sits at 81%, 72%, and 71%, respectively, well below the 90%-plus rates seen in higher-adoption industries like Construction and Real Estate. 1-800Accountant’s new business tax optimization service closes that gap by matching contractors with the right business type while ensuring their business is set up correctly before they file their first return.

“Independent contractors continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments of the American workforce, and they are also among the most underserved when it comes to strategic tax planning,” said Mike Savage, Founder and CEO of 1-800Accountant. “That lack of planning means that most 1099 workers don’t realize how much they’re leaving on the table. This service changes that. We’re giving contractors access to the same strategic advantages that established businesses have, ensuring the right business setup from the beginning.”

Tax Strategy Built In from Day One

These services walk clients through a structured process that includes accountant-recommended business types, registering with the appropriate state agencies, and coordinating with an accountant to ensure alignment between the structure and the client’s specific tax situation. 1-800Accountant integrates business setup for 1099 earners into a broader tax strategy tailored around each contractor’s income level, filing status, and long-term goals.

“What sets us apart is the tax strategy layer,” said Ryan Teeples, Chief of Strategy at 1-800Accountant. “What contractors and gig workers actually need are professionals to help them understand which tax setup makes the most sense for their income, their industry, and where they want their business to go. Then, we do the work to save on both their business and personal taxes. That’s what we’re delivering here.”

The service is available now to new and existing 1-800Accountant clients. Pricing starts at $19 per month (plus any government filing fees) and includes business setup evaluation, tax return preparation and filing, state registration, federal registration, simple-to-use AI bookkeeping software, and a consultation with a tax expert for onboarding and explanation of their individual tax situation.

About 1-800Accountant

1-800Accountant is the nation’s leading virtual accounting firm for small businesses and independent contractors. With a team of credentialed accountants and tax professionals, 1-800Accountant provides bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory services to clients across all 50 states. The firm is committed to making professional accounting accessible and affordable for business owners at every stage.

Contact: Wyatt Johnson
Content Manager, 1-800Accountant
920-807-9159 | media@1800accountant.com

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9fin launches in APAC to expand global credit coverage

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13 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

With APAC playing a bigger role in increasingly complex global credit markets, 9fin brings the news, data and AI tools professionals need to navigate volatility

HONG KONG, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 9fin, the AI-native information platform for global debt markets, has formally launched in the Asia Pacific region, giving credit professionals access to cutting-edge news, data and analysis across private and public bonds and loans.

As the 9fin team continues to grow quickly across APAC from its initial base in Hong Kong, it is supporting firms locally by providing proprietary credit intelligence, comprehensive data, and AI-powered workflow tools, all within one unified platform.

The launch comes as the tussle between public and private markets intensifies in APAC, making it more important than ever for banks, asset managers, advisors, and law firms to have visibility across the full credit landscape. While bond issuance has dropped amid geopolitical disruption, private credit activity remains robust as borrowers seek alternative financing options.

By combining deal intelligence from local sources with its extensive global credit database and AI tools, the 9fin platform gives users a comprehensive view across fragmented markets. The APAC platform includes coverage of more than 1,800 issuers and 16,000 instruments, with issuance history dating back to 2003 following 9fin’s acquisition of Bond Radar, in March 2025.

9fin is already used by more than 300 institutions globally, including KKR, Apollo, BNP Paribas, and Kirkland & Ellis. The company’s APAC buildout — supported by its $170 million Series C fundraise in March 2026 — marks the next phase of its global expansion.

Steven Hunter, CEO and co-founder at 9fin, commented: “APAC is a complex region and is becoming even more so as private markets expand and geopolitical volatility increases. The region needs a faster, smarter platform covering the full picture across bonds, loans, private credit and distressed. That’s exactly what 9fin provides. With our full platform now live in APAC, we’re giving our users the clarity to make informed decisions, faster.”

9fin’s APAC launch follows its expansion across the US, Europe, and Latin America, with CEEMEA to follow.

About 9fin

9fin is the AI-native platform for global debt markets. Founded by former J.P. Morgan banker Steven Hunter and Deutsche Bank engineer Hussam EL-Sheikh, the company combines data, analytics, and AI-powered workflows in a single platform, helping clients work smarter and faster to outperform their peers.

The company is headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Hong Kong, and Belfast and with teams across Latin America and Asia. For more information, visit 9fin.com.

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Trimble First Quarter Earnings Call and Webcast

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13 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET to review its first quarter 2026 results. The call will be broadcast live on the web at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/544327873. Analysts who wish to dial into the call may do so by first registering at https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/544327873?pwd=s5ilhwSm. Upon registration, dial-in details will be sent via email to the registrant.

About Trimble

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it is helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.

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