What 1,300+ employers reveal about workforce risk

Hiring demand is still strong.
But hiring is getting harder, and more expensive.

New data from more than 1,300 employers reveals a growing misalignment in today’s workforce:

• Employers are trying to grow while tightening cost controls
• Job seekers are prioritizing pay, stability, and long-term security

When those expectations don’t align, hiring friction builds and results suffer. The talent shortage hasn’t gone away. But in 2026, the real challenge isn’t just supply. It’s speed, alignment, and strategy.

Inside The Workforce Strategy Gap, uncover why hiring demand remains high even as decisions stall, and how rising costs, economic pressure, and shifting expectations are reshaping workforce strategy.

If your hiring feels slower, more expensive or harder to predict, you’re not alone. The gap is growing. The question is whether you can see it early enough to fix it.

Download the whitepaper and identify where your workforce strategy stands.