- Employers are planning a hiring rebound in the second half of 2026 after a slow start — many are also adding contract talent to fill urgent skill gaps.
- Top roles in demand are tech, healthcare and finance, with marketing, legal, HR and admin also sought; companies say industry-specific knowledge, software skills and leadership are hardest to find.
- Job-seeker confidence is at a record low after big 2025 layoffs, with longer unemployment spells and many workers feeling unsure about landing a new role.
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