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July 2026 Workforce Report

In the U.S., employer appetite has been building for months, but the signals suggest it is getting harder to turn that intent into hires.

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Leaders are pushing for growth just as talent markets start to shift. U.S. employer demand is moving up again, but the funnel has not kept pace.

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July 2026 Workforce Report

In the U.S., employer appetite has been building for months, but the signals suggest it is getting harder to turn that intent into hires.

Recent trends

U.S. employer demand continues to outpace hiring, with an increase of 19% in openings year-over-year while hiring stays relatively flat for the third consecutive month.

In EMEA, job openings jumped 27% higher over the 12-month rolling period. Concerns continue as both hiring and applications struggle to keep up.

Revenue-driving and strategic finance roles are driving the hot jobs in finance with an average of 50% growth year-over-year.

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