{"id":4593,"date":"2025-03-13T19:12:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T11:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/?p=4593"},"modified":"2025-03-14T00:16:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T16:16:20","slug":"tech-hiring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/tech-hiring\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Hiring in 2025: Layoffs Reshaped the Market \u2014 Here\u2019s How to Stay Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tech hiring isn\u2019t what it used to be. Layoffs flooded the market with talent, but Big Tech is still snapping up the best. Your next hire is out there\u2014but only if you\u2019re willing to ditch the old playbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiters and founders are facing a messy reality: stacks of resumes, tight budgets, and zero room for mistakes. I\u2019ve been in this business for years, and 2025 is different. Remote work, freelance talent, and AI aren\u2019t just trends\u2014they\u2019re the tools that will keep you competitive. Here\u2019s how to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Looking for top talent fast? See how <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/\">Arc<\/a><em> can help you:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u26a1\ufe0f Find developers, designers, marketers, and more<br>\u26a1\ufe0f Freelance or full-time remote + fully vetted<\/em><em><br>\u26a1\ufe0f Save up to 80% with global hires<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\"><strong>Hire top talent with Arc risk-free \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remote work: talent is everywhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tech professionals aren\u2019t rushing back to the office\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/401384\/indicator-hybrid-work.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">64% of employees<\/a> are extremely likely to look for another job if they lose remote work flexibility, according to Gallup\u2019s 2024 survey. Tech leads all industries in remote workdays, yet some companies still insist on onsite-only. That\u2019s a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote hiring gives you access to top-tier developers in S\u00e3o Paulo, Seoul, or anywhere talent thrives. The companies clinging to office mandates? They\u2019re losing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;The biggest myth I&#8217;ve heard from clients is that global talent lacks strong communication skills or cultural fit. That\u2019s false. Many remote professionals have years of experience working with Western companies in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Platforms now screen for communication and culture, ensuring a great fit for remote teams.&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 Jeff Lam, Head of Talent &amp; Global Partnerships at Arc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXesP3TZev3X-TWJbJJvAtLFUgmWjSH41Hcw40BKqeGi-UYJvSTmKenm5p5WIjRu8d9iXeiub5AGSHMdDi0HH7I9AolFEwph9XQyDjeRFM-ggqOeakk4VKjWWzD2EY_V7gzJ49XKmg?key=AKp421xLPtHGmNNWRP5gri72\" alt=\"Jeff Lam's quote: &quot;The biggest myth I've heard from clients is that global talent lacks strong communication skills or cultural fit. That\u2019s false.&quot;\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At Arc, I saw <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/trueml-case-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TrueML<\/a> build a strong remote engineering team in Latin America, filling 50% of open technical roles. They hired 20 developers, cut salaries by 58%, and reduced hiring time by 30%, helping the team meet deadlines and ease recruitment stress. That\u2019s not just cost-cutting\u2014it\u2019s a strategic advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe Arc team consists of a great group of technical sourcers and recruiters. We appreciated their ability to adjust based on feedback and their proactive communications.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Cherlynne Serafino-King, the Director of Recruiting &amp; People Programs at TrueML<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelance talent: expertise on demand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing a key developer can feel like a gut punch. But in 2025, freelancers are filling gaps fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The independent workforce hit 1.57 billion this year, accounting for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/freelance-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.7%<\/a> of the global workforce (DemandSage). About half specialize in tech\u2014AI, cybersecurity, and other high-demand fields. They\u2019re not job-hunting; they\u2019re consulting, launching projects, and ready to jump in when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Freelancers help startups scale fast without long-term commitments. Many early-stage companies don\u2019t know exactly what they need or for how long. Freelancers bring specialized expertise, execute quickly, and can be hired for project-based work.&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 Jeff Lam, Head of Talent &amp; Global Partnerships at Arc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The smartest teams keep core product and go-to-market in-house while outsourcing the rest. <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/copyai-case-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copy.ai<\/a> did just that. Their content team struggled to balance SEO, content updates, and social media while scaling production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They used Arc to hire three vetted freelancers from Asia within weeks. The results helped Copy.ai save more and grow faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15-30 hours saved weekly by <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/outsource-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outsourcing<\/a> technical tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved SEO rankings, with refreshed content reaching the top three positions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3-4x cost savings compared to full-time local hires<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast hiring, with onboarding completed in just 8 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cArc was a huge shortcut. I quickly found freelancers who took over the technical work, like SEO and content updates, so I could focus on strategy and keep things moving forward. The freelancers are dependable, efficient, and fit seamlessly into how we work.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Nathan Thompson, Head of Content Strategy at Copy.ai.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI in hiring: faster decisions, better picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring in 2025 isn\u2019t about sorting resumes\u2014it\u2019s about cutting through the noise. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrexchangenetwork.com\/hr-talent-acquisition\/whitepapers\/the-2024-candidate-experience-guide?ty-ur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">75%<\/a> of recruiters now use AI, up from 55% in 2024 (HR Exchange Network). The best <a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/ai-screening-tools-and-recruiting-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI tools<\/a> don\u2019t just speed things up; they outsmart the AI-generated resumes job seekers are using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They surface high-impact candidates faster, especially generalists who use AI to 10x their productivity. AI doesn\u2019t replace recruiters\u2014it eliminates time-wasters so you can focus on top-tier hires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;When companies expand hiring to a global talent pool, they go from hundreds to thousands of applications. AI helps by screening and ranking candidates based on skills, experience, and company fit, surfacing the best talent faster.&#8221;<\/em> \u2013 Jeff Lam, Head of Talent &amp; Global Partnerships at Arc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winsync, a peer-to-peer transfer platform, needed a Flutterflow app developer and turned to Arc. Within hours, Arc sourced three qualified candidates and scheduled interviews the same day. Just days later, Winsync successfully hired the right developer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 2025 hiring strategy: mix it all together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-1024x659.png\" alt=\"2025 tech hiring trends\" class=\"wp-image-4600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-1024x659.png 1024w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-1536x989.png 1536w, https:\/\/arc.dev\/employer-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image.png 1758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best hiring playbook this year? Remote teams. Freelancers. AI-powered decisions. Maybe even creative comp structures like equity or revenue shares to land top talent without burning cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote hiring pulls in developers while Big Tech scrambles. The sharpest candidates aren\u2019t even applying\u2014they\u2019re advising, waiting for the right offer. Freelancers step in when full-time hires fall through. AI makes sure you\u2019re picking the best, not just the first available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve seen it work at Arc with companies like TrueML and Copy.ai. TrueML\u2019s remote hires saved 58% and outperformed expectations. Copy.ai\u2019s freelancers delivered high-impact content with minimal cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to build a hiring strategy that actually works in 2025? Start small, think big, and move fast. The companies doing that aren\u2019t just filling roles\u2014they\u2019re winning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can also try <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\/\">Arc<\/a><em>, your<\/em><em> shortcut to the world&#8217;s best remote talent:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u26a1\ufe0f Access 450,000 top developers, designers, and marketers <br>\u26a1\ufe0f <em>Vetted and ready to interview<\/em><br>\u26a1\ufe0f Freelance or full-time<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/arc.dev\"><strong>Try Arc and hire top talent now \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tech hiring isn\u2019t what it used to be. Layoffs flooded the market with talent, but Big Tech is still snapping up the best. Your next hire is out there\u2014but only if you\u2019re willing to ditch the old playbook. 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