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June 2026 Workforce Report

Leaders are pushing for growth just as talent markets start to shift. U.S. employer demand is moving up again, but the funnel has not kept pace.

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In the U.S., employer demand is rising fast, but supply is not. Openings continue to climb, while applications and hiring lag.

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June 2026 Workforce Report

Leaders are pushing for growth just as talent markets start to shift. U.S. employer demand is moving up again, but the funnel has not kept pace.

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U.S. demand continues to outpace hiring, with an increase of 9% in openings year-over- year while hiring stays flat for the second consecutive month.

In EMEA, job openings jumped to 17% higher over the 12-month rolling period. Concerns continue as both hiring and applications struggle to keep up.

Computer programmers saw a 35% increase in job openings since May of last year followed by software developers at 28%

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