Some companies don't want more workers — they want better ones
Some companies are opting to replace existing employees with higher-performing talent rather than expanding their workforce. This trend, referred to as 'bullseye hiring,' has gained traction as hiring budgets tighten and economic uncertainty looms. Recruiters indicate that this shift is affecting roles across various levels, from entry-level to C-suite positions.
- ▪Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent instead of hiring more workers.
- ▪The trend of 'bullseye hiring' has become more prominent in 2025, according to recruiting experts.
- ▪Hiring rates in the US have recently declined due to economic factors and the adoption of AI.
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With hiring budgets constrained, some companies are finding a different way to bring in talent: replacing workers with better ones."There is just no appetite for mediocrity anymore," said Brent Orsuga, founder of the supply chain and logistics recruiting firm Pinnacle Growth Advisors. Over the past year, he's seen many of his clients quietly replace employees rather than grow headcount."Everyone was looking at what they have and being like, 'I want the best of the best,'" Orsuga said. Take the example of a company with 10 sales reps that is looking to boost performance, he said. They could expand the team.
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