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September 2026 Workforce Report

In the U.S., job openings are no longer surging ahead of hiring capacity, growth is decelerating and hiring is slowing even faster.

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September 2026 Workforce Report

In the U.S., job openings are no longer surging ahead of hiring capacity, growth is decelerating and hiring is slowing even faster.

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U.S. employer demand stabilized in August, with an increase of only 1% in job openings month-over-month while hiring declined.

EMEA hiring dropped 20% month-over-month as application rates dropped 7%.

61% of candidates have sought out GenAI skills to enhance their opportunities in the job market.

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