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5 predictions for the global hiring market every leader should know
Navigating the 2026 talent landscape
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Navigating the 2026 Talent Landscape:
5 Predictions for the Global Hiring Market
The "AI Hype" is over. The era of Strategic Stabilization is here. Discover how Agentic AI, Skills-First Hiring,
and Polyworking are reshaping the global workforce.
5 Predictions for the Global Hiring Market
The "AI Hype" is over. The era of Strategic Stabilization is here. Discover how Agentic AI, Skills-First Hiring,
and Polyworking are reshaping the global workforce.
- Automate 80% of TA Tasks: Transition from "paper-pushing" to strategic cultural assessment with Agentic AI.
- Hire for Skills, Not Degrees: Access the 10% of vacancies now requiring "New-to-Market" AI competencies.
- Stop the "Brain Drain": Utilize Soft Retirement to retain institutional knowledge across six generations.
The New Reality of Work by the Numbers
Key benchmarks and 2026 forecasts from our global research
80%
AI Autonomy
Of transactional recruitment tasks are now handled by autonomous AI agents.
Of transactional recruitment tasks are now handled by autonomous AI agents.
10%
New Skills
Of job postings in advanced economies require skills that didn’t exist 3 years ago.
Of job postings in advanced economies require skills that didn’t exist 3 years ago.
38%
The Polywork Era
Of Gen Z workers now maintain multiple income streams (Polyworking).
Of Gen Z workers now maintain multiple income streams (Polyworking).
18%
Soft Retirement
Of the workforce has transitioned to phased,
"Soft Retirement" models.
Of the workforce has transitioned to phased,
"Soft Retirement" models.
What’s Inside the Report?
5 Shifts Redefining the Future of Recruitment
Move beyond simple chatbots. In 2026, AI agents manage entire workflow segments—from screening to complex scheduling—allowing HR teams to focus on high-level strategy and cultural fit.
The "Degree Requirement" is becoming a relic. Learn why companies are shifting to structured work samples and the "Top 5 AI Skills" every candidate needs, including Agentic Workflow Delegation and AI Output Auditing.
Combat "Brain Drain" by retaining institutional knowledge. Discover how the world’s most successful companies are using mutual mentorship to manage a six-generation workforce.
The 40-hour work week is evolving into a "Portfolio of Capabilities." We explore how to move from time-based loyalty to Outcome-Based Governance without risking your IP.
The Employer of Record (EOR) has evolved. It is now the "Trust Layer" of the global economy, providing the legal infrastructure for a borderless, multi-contractual workforce.
What’s Inside the Report?
5 Shifts Redefining the Future of Recruitment
1. The Rise of "Agentic AI"
Move beyond simple chatbots. In 2026, AI agents manage entire workflow segments—from screening to complex scheduling—allowing HR teams to focus on high-level strategy and cultural fit.
2. Skills-First Hiring Eclipses the CV
The "Degree Requirement" is becoming a relic. Learn why companies are shifting to structured work samples and the "Top 5 AI Skills" every candidate needs, including Agentic Workflow Delegation and AI Output Auditing.
3. The "Soft Retirement" Revolution
Combat "Brain Drain" by retaining institutional knowledge. Discover how the world’s most successful companies are using mutual mentorship to manage a six-generation workforce.
4. Polyworking as a Managed Reality
The 40-hour work week is evolving into a "Portfolio of Capabilities." We explore how to move from time-based loyalty to Outcome-Based Governance without risking your IP.
5. EORs as Global Talent Orchestrators
The Employer of Record (EOR) has evolved. It is now the "Trust Layer" of the global economy, providing the legal infrastructure for a borderless, multi-contractual workforce.
5 Shifts Redefining the Future of Recruitment
1. The Rise of "Agentic AI"
Move beyond simple chatbots. In 2026, AI agents manage entire workflow segments—from screening to complex scheduling—allowing HR teams to focus on high-level strategy and cultural fit.
2. Skills-First Hiring Eclipses the CV
The "Degree Requirement" is becoming a relic. Learn why companies are shifting to structured work samples and the "Top 5 AI Skills" every candidate needs, including Agentic Workflow Delegation and AI Output Auditing.
3. The "Soft Retirement" Revolution
Combat "Brain Drain" by retaining institutional knowledge. Discover how the world’s most successful companies are using mutual mentorship to manage a six-generation workforce.
4. Polyworking as a Managed Reality
The 40-hour work week is evolving into a "Portfolio of Capabilities." We explore how to move from time-based loyalty to Outcome-Based Governance without risking your IP.
5. EORs as Global Talent Orchestrators
The Employer of Record (EOR) has evolved. It is now the "Trust Layer" of the global economy, providing the legal infrastructure for a borderless, multi-contractual workforce.
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