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From Peaks to Paychecks: Understanding Wage Trends in 2022–2025


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Wage trends have shaped — and reshaped — the hiring landscape over the past 3 years. From the chaotic highs of 2022 to the recalibration in 2025, understanding what’s driving pay expectations today is not optional — it’s essential for every staffing firm, recruiter, and sales rep trying to stay competitive.


🔍 Join us as we break down:

Why 2022 was a tipping point for wage inflation

What’s changed in the job market since then

Why Utah became a wage pressure cooker — and what to expect next

How staffing teams can use wage data to drive smarter placements and stronger client conversations

💥 High-impact takeaway:
“You don’t win the wage war by racing to the bottom. You win it by knowing where the market is — and getting there first.”

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The Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YESBy Steve Farrell & Geneviève Bourgeois