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Employers Double Down on Frontline Hiring as they Make Sharper Bets on the Roles That Matter Most, New ICIMS Data Reveals

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The ICIMS Insights July 2026 Workforce Report spotlights the hottest jobs across healthcare, manufacturing, finance and high-volume hiring sectors

HOLMDEL, N.J., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ICIMS, a leading enterprise talent acquisition platform, released the ICIMS Insights July Workforce Report today, revealing that employers are concentrating hiring around the roles that matter most to business performance, from patient care to production and frontline operations, as organizations make more deliberate hiring investments.

“What I see in the data is not a market that has hit the brakes, but one that is making sharper bets on specific roles.”

Based on proprietary data from more than 3 million global platform users, the report found that U.S. employer demand continued to outpace hiring, with job openings up 19% year-over-year while hiring stayed relatively flat for the third consecutive month. The top of the funnel remains soft, with application volume running 5% below the June 2025 baseline, a level that has not recovered since its peak in January. Employers are posting more roles while drawing from a smaller active candidate pool, increasing competition for talent and could slow momentum in the hiring process. Despite widespread layoff headlines, the data points to redistribution, not contraction, with a growing volume of open roles shifting across functions, geographies and skills.

As openings climb and the candidate pool thins, the margin for process inefficiency is shrinking with it. Organizations that invest in smarter sourcing, faster conversion and always-on candidate engagement will be better positioned to close the gap between the roles they need to fill and the hires they are able to make.

Hot Jobs: Where the Demand is Heating Up

In the first half of 2026, ICIMS data sent a consistent signal: demand is still strong, but hiring is cautious. Across healthcare, manufacturing and finance sectors, as well as other high-volume industries, demand is clustering around a handful of specific roles:

High-Volume Roles: The market data shows an emphasis on securing the specific frontline roles that carry impact on output, reliability and customer experience, at a time when fewer candidates are stepping forward and every qualified applicant matters more. Openings for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers and Weighers are up 51% year-over-year, All Other Production Workers are up 48% and Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers are up 41%.Finance: Finance organizations are heavily prioritizing revenue-driving and strategic roles, with openings for Securities, Commodities and Financial Services Sales Agents up 52% year-over-year and Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists up 50%. Financial and Investment Analysts are up 41%, signaling sustained demand for deep analytical skill, while foundational support roles including Customer Service Representatives (+14%) and Computer User Support Specialists (+11%) reinforce the operational backbone finance organizations need to execute on their growth ambitions.Healthcare: Organizations are prioritizing direct patient-care and specialized roles to keep pace with utilization and demographic pressure. Openings for Medical Equipment Preparers are up 27% year-over-year, Nursing Assistants up 24% and Health Technologists and Pharmacists up 21%. Medical Records Specialists (+14%) and Surgical Technologists (+10%) round out steady demand across the sector, reflecting a labor market where the constraint is shifting from general capacity to the availability of high-skill specialists.Manufacturing: Demand for frontline leadership is surging, with openings for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers up 59% year-over-year. Industrial Engineers are up 39%, while General Maintenance and Repair Workers have increased 30%. Together, those trends suggest manufacturers are investing not only in production capacity, but also in the leadership and technical expertise needed to keep operations running efficiently.

“What I see in the ICIMS data is not a market that has hit the brakes, but one that is making sharper bets on specific roles,” said Trent Cotton, head of talent insights, ICIMS. “High-volume, finance, healthcare and manufacturing all show the same pattern: demand is concentrating on the jobs that matter most for growth and operations. That is good news for recruiters who can connect talent to those priorities, and it leaves far less room for a complicated process or fuzzy hiring decisions.”

Download the ICIMS Insights July 2026 Workforce Report for a deeper dive into the latest U.S. and EMEA labor market trends and the full hot jobs breakdown and learn how ICIMS can help your organization move faster on the roles that matter most.

About ICIMS, Inc.

ICIMS is the talent acquisition platform uniting the strengths of enterprise software with the transformative power of AI. Thousands of companies across 200 countries and territories trust ICIMS to find and hire the people who shape their future. With insights from billions of hiring interactions, continuous AI innovation, and a highly extensible platform, ICIMS turns hiring into a true business advantage. For more information, visit www.icims.com.

Contact:
Will DeMuria
Corporate Communications
will.demuria@ICIMS.com

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Microsoft announces quarterly earnings release date

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REDMOND, Wash., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Microsoft Corp. will publish fiscal year 2026 fourth-quarter financial results after the close of the market on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, on the Microsoft Investor Relations website at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/. A live webcast of the earnings conference call will be made available at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. 

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NAPCO Announces Executive Leadership Transition

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AMITYVILLE, N.Y., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (“NAPCO” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NSSC), one of the leading manufacturers of high-tech electronic security equipment, wireless communication services devices for intrusion and fire alarm systems and the related recurring service revenues as well as a provider of school safety solutions, today announced an executive leadership transition intended to position the Company for its next phase of growth and success. Mr. Richard Soloway, currently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as Founder and Executive Chairman, and Mr. Kevin Buchel, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will serve as Chief Executive Officer and President. The transition will be effective as of July 8, 2026. 

Mr. Soloway founded NAPCO more than 55 years ago and has led a talented and dedicated team to create one of the most successful and well-recognized security technology companies in the U.S. As Executive Chairman, Mr. Soloway will continue to provide leadership by focusing on strategic initiatives and long-term business plans, driving new product innovation, maintaining key security industry relationships, and providing guidance and advice to management members on critical issues affecting the Company. Mr. Soloway will also continue his position as Chairman of Board of Directors of NAPCO. 

“It has been a tremendous privilege to serve as Chief Executive Officer of NAPCO, and I am very proud and gratified by the many achievements and milestones since founding the Company,” Mr. Soloway said, “In my new role as Executive Chairman, I am committed to bringing NAPCO to the next level of success. It is also with great confidence and pleasure that we turn the chief executive position over to Kevin, who has already demonstrated his leadership skills and business acumen since his appointment as NAPCO’s President and Chief Operating Officer two years ago, and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with Kevin in our new roles”

As Chief Executive Officer and President, Mr. Buchel will take on additional management responsibilities in all aspects of NAPCO’s day-to-day operations, including implementation of business strategies, execution of marketing and sales plans, communication with customers, suppliers and investors, and management of financial goals and objectives. Mr. Buchel has held various management positions at NAPCO for more than 25 years, and his intimate knowledge of and extensive experience with the Company makes him well suited to take the helm as Chief Executive Officer of NAPCO.

Mr. Buchel stated “I am very excited and honored for this opportunity to lead the NAPCO team as we embark on the next chapter of NAPCO’s success story. I look forward to executing our strategies, delivering innovative products, and implementing our differentiated business model to drive revenue growth and sustained profitability. I greatly appreciate Dick’s guidance and support over the years, and I am committed to continue working alongside him to lead our Company to the next phase of accomplishments.”

The Board of Directors of NAPCO believes that with the continuing leadership and guidance of Mr. Soloway as the Executive Chairman and Mr. Buchel as the Chief Executive Officer and President, NAPCO is well positioned to pursue and realize its strategic, business and financial objectives, and to create long-term value for its stockholders.

About NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc.

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., is one of the leading manufacturers of high-tech electronic security equipment, wireless communication services devices for intrusion and fire alarm systems and the related recurring service revenues as well as a provider of school safety solutions. The Company consists of NAPCO, plus three wholly owned subsidiaries: Alarm Lock, Continental Instruments, and Marks USA. Headquartered in Amityville, New York, its products are installed by tens of thousands of security professionals in commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and government applications. NAPCO products have earned a reputation for innovation, technical excellence and reliability, positioning the Company for growth in the multi-billion-dollar and rapidly expanding electronic security market. For additional information on NAPCO, please visit the Company’s web site at http://www.napcosecurity.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections of future performance, as well as management’s judgment, beliefs, current trends and anticipated product performance. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the executive leadership transition and the Company’s ability to increase revenue and profitability. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements because of certain factors, including those risk factors set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Other unknown or unpredictable factors, or underlying assumptions that subsequently proved to be incorrect, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today’s date, unless otherwise stated, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Contact: 
Francis J. Okoniewski III
Vice President of Investor Relations 
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. 
800-645-9445 x 374 
Mobile: 516-404-3597 
fokoniewski@napcosecurity.com 

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Ultra Clean Appoints Michael Keogh as Chief Financial Officer

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HAYWARD, Calif., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT) today announced the appointment of Michael Keogh as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 5, 2026. Mr. Keogh succeeds Sheri Savage and will report to Chief Executive Officer James Xiao.

Mr. Keogh brings more than 25 years of global financial and operational leadership experience spanning the semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, automotive, and technology industries. He has built a distinguished track record of leading business transformations, improving financial and operational performance, and partnering with executive teams to scale complex global organizations.

“Mike is a highly accomplished finance executive whose best-in-class experience extends well beyond traditional finance leadership,” said James Xiao, CEO. “His combination of strategic vision, capital markets expertise, and global manufacturing experience makes him an outstanding addition to our leadership team. As we continue executing our UCT 3.0 strategy and positioning the company for long-term growth, Mike’s leadership will help strengthen our execution, support disciplined capital allocation, and create long-term value for our shareholders.”

“I look forward to partnering with James and the leadership team to help drive the UCT 3.0 strategy and position the company for its next phase of growth as demand for advanced manufacturing capacity across the semiconductor equipment ecosystem continues to accelerate,” added Mike Keogh.

Most recently, Mr. Keogh served as Chief Financial Officer of Ford Model e and Integrated Services, where he was instrumental in shaping Ford’s EV strategy, supporting multi-billion-dollar joint ventures, and advancing capital allocation decisions during a period of significant business transformation. Previously, as Chief Financial Officer of Bright Machines, he led the company’s financial turnaround. Earlier in his career, he held senior finance leadership positions at Apple, Stanley Black & Decker, and Intel, supporting global manufacturing, research and development, enterprise strategy, and business expansion.

Mr. Keogh holds a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Relations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services, primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.

Contact:

Rhonda Bennetto
SVP, Investor Relations
rbennetto@uct.com

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