Talent Trends 2026: Hiring through the hypeClear, practical insight on hiring in a market shaped by AI, skills and new expectations. The big storyDiscover the key factors shaping hiring in 2026 and what they mean for your business. Download the report What questions does Talent Trends 2026 answer? 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:Which skills matter most in 2026, and how do you assess real capability as roles evolve? Work–life balance: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:How do pay transparency, ways of working and leadership behaviour shape attraction and retention? Unlock talent insights Olly HarrisGlobal Managing Director,Enterprise SolutionsHiring through the hypeOur 2026 Talent Trends Report is designed to give employers a clearer perspective on today’s fast-changing hiring landscape. Drawing on insights from over 60,000 professionals globally, it captures what’s really shaping hiring decisions right now and where leaders should focus their attention.As technology accelerates, skill needs evolve, and candidate expectations continue to shift, the challenge isn’t just keeping pace - it’s understanding what truly makes an impact. From my perspective, success comes from cutting through the noise, making confident, informed decisions, and keeping people firmly at the centre of every talent strategy.We’re here to help you move past the noise and focus on building sustainable workforce strategies.FAQs What is the Talent Trends report? Talent Trends is a global study of skilled professionals across markets and sectors. It offers data‑led insight into workforce expectations and the factors shaping hiring and retention. How many participants were surveyed? Almost 60,000 people across 178 markets in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East in Q4 2025. What does the report reveal about talent in 2026? It highlights what matters most to the workforce: how AI is used at work, which skills are most valued, and why balance, transparency and trust guide career decisions. How can businesses use these insights? By understanding what people want from technology, development, flexibility and communication, organisations can strengthen hiring, employee experience and long‑term talent strategies. Does the report support talent development? Yes – the insights show which skills people want to build and how organisations can create the conditions for development, growth and stronger performance. Are the insights up to date? Yes. The report is based on data collected in November 2025, giving an up‑to‑date view of workforce expectations for 2026. Complete the form to download the report First Name Last Name Email Job Title Company Phone Number Country - Select -ArgentinaAustraliaAustriaBelgiumBrazilCanadaChileChinaColombiaFranceGermanyHong KongIndiaIndonesiaIrelandItalyJapanLuxembourgMalayasiaMexicoNetherlandsPanamaPeruPhiliphinesPolandPortugalSingaporeSouth AfricaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanThailandTurkeyUAEUKUSVietnamWe value your privacy. All requests are considered confidentially. By submitting your email address and any other personal information to this website you are agreeing to Enterprise Solutions Site Terms and Conditions. You also consent to such information being collected, held, processed, used and disclosed in accordance to Enterprise Solutions’ Privacy Policy both documents are available under Global Legal Notices.
