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April 2026 Workforce Report

Leaders are pushing for growth at the exact moment talent markets are getting more complicated.

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Leaders are turning the dial up on headcount, just as candidates are starting to pull back.

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April 2026 Workforce Report

Leaders are pushing for growth at the exact moment talent markets are getting more complicated.

Recent trends

U.S. demand is outrunning
supply, with an increase of 14% in openings year-over-year while applications are 6% below.

EMEA: fewer roles, tougher
competition: hiring is 10% below last year, but applicants per opening climbed to 48.

69% of talent organizations are using AI, but each stage of the funnel shows a different level of adoption.

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