• Q1 Market Update

    Cross-market insights into hiring trends, demand shifts, and candidate behavior shaping the US hiring landscape.

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    Q1 hiring landscape

    Our Q1 Market Update brings together real-time insights from across Accounting & Finance, Legal, Real Estate & Construction, and Technology—giving you a clear view of how hiring demand, talent expectations, and business priorities are evolving in 2026.

    Key insights:

    • Shift from volume to value: Hiring is tied to business impact, not headcount
    • Growth-led hiring: New roles are outpacing replacement hiring
    • Selective demand: Mid-to-senior talent with commercial impact is prioritized
    • Speed matters: Faster processes are securing top candidates
    • Market is more competitive: Candidates are more selective and strategic

  • Top employer challenges

    • Defining high-impact roles: Greater scrutiny on ROI and role clarity
    • Balancing speed with structure: Slower processes risk losing top talent
    • Competing for specialist talent: High-demand skills remain difficult to secure

    Top candidate expectations

    • Progression and long-term alignment: Career growth outweighs short-term gain
    • Clarity and transparency: Clear processes and expectations are essential
    • Meaningful work: Candidates want roles that deliver real impact

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