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March 2026 Workforce Report

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

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

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March 2026 Workforce Report

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

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A steady start in the U.S., with an increase of 5% in hiring year over year.

Manufacturing leads frontline openings at 10%, while hires have only increased 3%.

Frontline hiring has slowed since its peak in October of last year.

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