2026 Market Trend Report & Salary Guide

Gain exclusive insight into what’s shaping today’s workforce. Our 2026 Market Trend Report reveals the latest salary benchmarks, evolving candidate priorities, and the hiring strategies top companies are using to build resilient, future-ready teams. Backed by data from over 150 of our internal recruiting experts and more than 1,000 job seekers across industries, this report is your roadmap for smarter, more strategic hiring in the year ahead.

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Stay competitive in 2026 with exclusive insights from over 150 recruiters and 1,000+ job seekers. This year’s report breaks down how AI is transforming hiring, where we’re seeing spikes in temporary staffing, what top talent is prioritizing, and key trends by sector – from fashion and creative to corporate services and events.

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