Used internationally as a bellwether of labor market trends, the Net Employment Outlook - calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who anticipate reductions to staffing levels from those who plan to hire - now stands at 53%.
Peaking in Q2 2026, hiring intentions have increased since the previous quarter (+6 points) and year-over-year (+10 points).
In a tech-focused world, people are in-demand as of Tech & IT Services employers reported struggling to find the skilled talent they need.