• Talent Trends 2026: Hiring Through the Hype

    In a hiring market that looks stable but is harder to read, explore the trends shaping AI, skills-based hiring, compensation, and career expectations across the U.S. talent market. Cut through the noise. Hire with confidence.

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  • The Key Trends Shaping Hiring

    Understand what’s really shaping hiring today, from AI adoption to shifting candidate expectations, and what it means for your strategy.

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  • FAQs

    Talent Trends is one of the most comprehensive global workplace surveys, capturing what professionals think, expect, and need from work today. It combines insights from 60,000 professionals across 36 markets, including 4,736 in the U.S., to help organizations understand hiring trends and workforce expectations.

    The 2026 report is based on insights from 60,000 professionals globally, including 4,736 in the U.S., across 36 markets.

    The report highlights three themes shaping hiring in 2026:

    • - AI is transforming how candidates apply and how employers assess talent
    • - Skills are becoming the primary signal of potential
    • - Flexibility, trust, and clarity are central to career decisions

    Organizations can use these insights to build hiring strategies that are clear, human, and adaptable to change. By focusing on skills, improving transparency, and strengthening the candidate experience, companies can attract and retain talent more effectively.

    Yes. By understanding what professionals value, from skills to career growth and well-being, organizations can design development strategies that align with long-term performance and employee expectations.

    The report reflects data collected in November 2025 on how professionals and employers are responding to AI, evolving skill demands, and shifting expectations in hiring.

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