After three years of decline, the US market is set to grow 2.4% in 2026 to $183.1 billion, bringing it in line with pre-pandemic levels.
(Staffing Industry Analysts)
For recruitment agencies looking to accelerate growth, the recovery presents a significant opportunity.
Historically, many recruitment leaders have viewed opening a US office as the first step in entering the market. However, Workwell Global has seen a growing number of agencies take a different route, building client relationships, generating revenue and validating demand before making a physical commitment.
That approach forms the basis of Recruit From Afar™, a methodology used by Workwell Global to help recruitment businesses access global markets in a lower-risk and more commercially practical way.
Drawing on three decades of experience supporting agencies entering the US market, Workwell Global has seen first-hand how recruitment businesses can begin building a US presence from abroad before deciding whether a physical office is required.
"Make expansion decisions based on evidence.."
Amy Davies, Managing Director of Workwell Global, said:
“For many recruitment leaders, the US has always represented one of the biggest growth opportunities available.
What’s changing is how agencies choose to enter the market. More businesses are testing demand, building relationships and generating revenue before committing to offices, relocation plans or significant overheads.
“Recruit From Afar™ gives agencies a framework for taking that approach, helping leaders understand the commercial, operational and compliance considerations involved and make expansion decisions based on evidence rather than assumption.”
Free Expansion Event for Staffing Firms
As part of the Recruit From Afar™ initiative, Workwell Global will host a US Expansion Clinic on 22 October, offering recruitment leaders focused 30-minute sessions with expansion specialists to explore the commercial, operational and compliance considerations involved in entering the US market.
Agencies can also complete Workwell Global’s online readiness assessment to help identify areas they should consider when evaluating their route into the market.
To learn more about Recruit From Afar™, take the readiness assessment or speak to an expansion specialist at workwell-global.com/recruit-from-afar.
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