Hiring in 2025 isn’t simple. Tech teams are under pressure to deliver results amid budget constraints, shifting priorities, and a constantly changing market. Many leaders are rethinking how they build teams—and turning to contractors as a smarter, faster path forward.
In this live session, Dice experts will break down how and why companies are using contract talent to keep work moving, access hard-to-find skills, and stay agile in uncertain times. You’ll learn what works, what to watch out for, and how to make flexible talent a seamless part of your team.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why companies are rethinking traditional hiring models in 2025
- When to choose contractors over permanent hires—and why it matters
- How to build a balanced talent mix that supports speed and stability
- Practical tips for onboarding, managing, and integrating contractors
Meet the Presenters
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Baylee Jost
is a Brand and Content Strategy Manager at Dice, focused on empowering HR professionals to navigate the complex tech hiring landscape. With a keen eye on industry trends, she delivers actionable insights and practical advice to help recruiters and employers build high-performing tech teams. Baylee's expertise spans talent acquisition, employer branding, and DEIB strategies.
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Ashley Conley
is Lead Technical Recruiter at DHI Group, brings over 12 years of technical recruitment expertise to Fortune 500 and SMB clients across Chicagoland. A DePaul University Communications graduate, she specializes in contract and permanent IT placements, with a proven track record of matching top technical talent with organizational needs. In this webinar, Ashley will share strategic insights on contract hiring, drawing from her extensive experience navigating today's competitive technical recruitment landscape.
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Paul Farnsworth
is President of Dice, overseeing sales, marketing, product and development for the Dice brand. With extensive leadership experience spanning startups to global enterprises, Paul joined DHI Group in 2019 as Chief Technology Officer before advancing to his current role. His career includes senior technology positions at Reed Group, Level 3 Communications, and Qwest Corporation. He specializes in implementing digital strategies and driving technology-based business objectives. Paul has experience serving on startup and high growth boards advising on technology strategy and brings international experience from Europe, India, and the United States.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.