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February 2026 Workforce Report

Labor market momentum strengthened into early 2026, with all three key metrics — applications, openings and hires — rising month over month.

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2025 closed with more labor market activity than usual for year-end, with job openings on the rise in December.

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February 2026 Workforce Report

Labor market momentum strengthened into early 2026, with all three key metrics — applications, openings and hires — rising month over month.

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A strong start, but the year-over-year increases are smaller than those of 2025.

Clinical applications are on the rise, indicating a potential change in the interest for top talent to make a move.

As applicant per opening hits a new high, organizations will need to find a balance between speed and quality.

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