• Talent Trends 2026: Hiring through the hype

    Clear, practical insights on hiring in a market shaped by AI, skills and new expectations.

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  • The big story

    See the shifts reshaping talent decisions in 2026. This year’s data shows how AI is changing the hiring process for candidates and employers and why skills are now the strongest indicators of success. Exlpore the themes globally and market by market.

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    Our data, your way

    Explore the insights that matter most to your market and sector. Use our interactive tool to break down results by country, industry and role type, and turn the latest findings into actions that strengthen your hiring, development and retention strategies.

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  • What questions does Talent Trends 2026 answer?

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    AI in hiring

    How do you make confident decisions when both candidates and employers use AI – and applications look more polished than ever?

    Skills and capability

    Skills and capability

    Which skills matter most in 2026, and how do you assess real capability as roles evolve?

    Stability and change

    Stability and change

    If people are cautious about risking their balance by moving roles, how do you design roles and processes that earn their confidence?

  • Trust and transparency

    Trust and transparency

    How do pay transparency, ways of working and leadership behaviour shape attraction and retention?

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    Build your hiring advantage in an AI‑shaped world

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