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August 2026 Workforce Report

Demand is accelerating on both sides of the Atlantic, and the labor market is answering with strain instead of speed.

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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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August 2026 Workforce Report

Demand is accelerating on both sides of the Atlantic, and the labor market is answering with strain instead of speed.

Recent trends

U.S. employer demand continues an upward trend, with an increase of 17% in job openings year-over-year while hiring flatlines.

EMEA job openings grow 12% and hiring is cooling off.

Manufacturing job openings jumped 29% higher over the 12-month rolling period. Concerns continue as both hiring and applications struggle to keep up.

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Gartner Names ICIMS a Leader for Talent Acquisition

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