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TALENT TRENDS 2026
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As part of the world’s biggest talent study, we’ve found clear insights into how people feel about key hiring factors, including loyalty, salary expectations, flexible working, and well being.
Explore the data in a way that works for you. Select up to two filters across countries, industries, or job functions, and come back to the tool whenever you need it.
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Our insights cover:
60.000 Participants
51 Locations
32 Job Functions
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Talent Trends is a study of skilled professionals across a range of industries. It provides clear, data-driven insights into the job market, helping organizations understand evolving hiring needs and plan their talent strategies with confidence.The tool displays global data. You can explore the insights further by selecting up to two filters: one for country, and one for either job function or industry. You cannot select both job function and industry at the same time, even if no country is selected. Some sections of the report also include drop-down filters that allow you to adjust the data in simple ways, helping you get a clearer view of what matters most.Almost 60,000 participants were surveyed globally in Q4 2025.
Our global insights, shown as the default view in the interactive tool, reflect all responses. You can explore the data further using the location filter at the top of the tool, where 43 individual markets are available to select, along with regional and global views.The report gives employers a clear view of what workers care about, including their motivations, attitudes, and values. It highlights the main factors shaping local and global talent markets, such as pay, culture, work life balance, DE&I, and development.Yes, the report highlights what matters most in talent development. By understanding what skilled professionals want and aim for, businesses can create programmes that support growth and help retain their people.The report covers data collected over Q4 2025. It provides up-to-date insights into the talent market for the year 2026.The insights in the report help businesses shape talent strategies that reflect what skilled professionals value. By understanding trends in areas like pay, culture, work life balance, and development, businesses can attract and keep the people they need.