Hiring picked up in September. Employers should expect recruiting to get busier.
September's jobs report has delivered a surprise boost for employers, with the U.S. adding 254,000 jobs—a 95,000 jump from August and the largest monthly gain since December. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, sparking excitement for sectors like food services, which saw a spike of 69,000 new jobs, and construction, adding 25,000 roles. While holiday hiring plays a big role in this surge, experts note that white-collar industries may be recovering from overcorrection layoffs earlier this year. As employers gear up for 2025, HR leaders are urged to focus on strategic upskilling to close the persistent skills gap. Read the full article here.
Little Known Facts
34% of all sector funding goes to AI/ML-enabled healthcare startups, with 67% of those companies focusing on clinical decision support (Rock Health)
38% of digital health companies raising Series A rounds in 2024 were AI-enabled (Fierce Health)
192 million visits annually are enabled by telehealth platforms for office visits to U.S. healthcare providers (Rock Health)
Healthcare spending is projected to increase by 5.4% annually through 2028, impacting the national health expenditure (Fierce Health)
A 2024 survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that 65% reported concerns about their mental health or that of a family member or friend, a 15-percentage-point increase from 2020. (TechTarget)
30 million Americans remain uninsured, and technology-enabled services are working to provide access to care for this population (Fierce Health).
Seed and Series A funding made up 79% of venture rounds for digital youth mental health startups in 2023. (MedCityNews)
Make a Healthy Living
Omada Health
Bio: Digital health programs for chronic disease prevention and management
Recent Funding: Previously raised $450M+ across multiple rounds, with investors including Perceptive Advisors, Wellington Management, and Cigna Ventures2
Hiring For: Program Manager I, Global Supply Chain (Remote, USA | $100.8K - $126K) Apply Here | Discover other roles here.
Zing Health
Bio: A Chicago-based health insurance company offering Medicare Advantage plans
Recent Funding: Raised $140M, with total funding undisclosed
Mendaera
Bio: A medical robotics developer providing AI-enabled robotic solutions for healthcare
Recent Funding: Raised $73M in Series B funding, with total funding undisclosed
Hiring For: Supply Chain Manager (Full-Time / San Mateo, CA, $114K - $174K) | Apply Here | Discover other roles here.
Rippl
Bio: Specialized dementia care for seniors and caregiver support
Recent Funding: Raised $23M in Series A funding led by ARCH Venture Partners and General Catalyst, with participation from GV, F-Prime Capital, and Mass General Brigham Ventures5
Hiring For: Care Navigation Manager (Remote - Dementia Care) | Apply here | Discover other roles here.
Welltory
Bio: A wellness app offering personalized health insights and recommendations
Recent Funding: Raised $3M, with total funding undisclosed
Hiring For: SMM Manager (Remote) | Apply Here | Discover other roles here.
Healthy Hacks
Cody App | mycody.io
Personal AI career companion that helps with job applications and interview preparation
🕊️ Try it out to tailor your resume and cover letter for specific healthcare tech roles, such as health informatics specialists or medical device software engineers.
CareerHub AI | careerhub.ai
AI-powered platform offering tailored career guidance
🕊️ Test it out by seeking personalized advice on transitioning into healthcare tech roles from other industries, highlighting your transferable skills relevant to the sector.
Interview AI | interviewai.io
AI tool for creating and practicing interviews with real-time feedback
🕊️ Try it out to simulate healthcare tech-specific interview scenarios, such as discussing electronic health record implementations or telemedicine platforms.
HiredScore | hiredscore.com
Tracks application progress and predicts the likelihood of receiving an offer
🕊️ Test it out by analyzing your application success rates for different healthcare tech companies and roles, helping you focus your efforts on the most promising opportunities.
Adaptiv Academy | app.adaptiv.me
AI-powered career mentor platform providing personalized advice and learning resources
🕊️ Try it out to receive recommendations for relevant healthcare tech certifications or courses to upskill and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving digital health landscape.
