Talent Trends 2026: Hiring through the hypeClear, practical insight on hiring in a market shaped by AI, skills and new expectations.Download the report The big storySee what’s shaping talent decisions in 2026. This year’s insights show how AI is influencing hiring, why skills now matter most, and how trust and balance affect career moves. Explore the themes shaping the world of work, market by market. Explore trends shaping the world of workSelect the option that best matches your needs to access Talent Trends 2026: Back- Customisable filters to explore insights tailored to you- Free access to all additional dashboard pages- Exclusive data from 60,000 professionals worldwideThank you for submitting the formDesktop skeletonTablet skeletonMobile skeletonThis text is added to make the div non-empty for escaping empty div filters. Click to hiring insights Click to job search insightsOur data, your wayExplore the insights that matter most to your market and sector. Use our interactive tool to break down results by country, industry and role type, and turn the latest findings into actions that strengthen your hiring, development and retention strategies. Explore our tool What’s inside? AI in hiring:How do you make confident decisions when both candidates and employers use AI, and applications look more polished than ever? Skills and capability:Which skills matter most in 2026, and how do you assess real capability as roles evolve? Work–life balance:If people are cautious about risking their balance by moving roles, how do you design roles and processes that earn their confidence? Trust and transparency:How do pay transparency, ways of working and leadership behaviour shape attraction and retention? Unlock talent insights Julien RazeManaging Director,Michael PageMiddle East and AfricaBuild your hiring advantage in an AI‑shaped world“Hiring Through the Hype, our 2026 Africa Talent Trends report, is the most comprehensive annual talent study of its kind, it brings together the views of more than 60,000 professionals worldwide, including insights from across Africa. The data helps separate signal from noise, giving leaders a clearer view of what they should prioritise as new technologies, skills demands and business pressures continue to evolve. The challenge today isn’t a lack of information, it’s knowing what to act on, how to move forward with confidence, and how to keep people at the heart of every decision.”Ready to hire through the hype?FAQs What is the Talent Trends report? Talent Trends is a global study of skilled professionals across markets and sectors. It offers data‑led insight into workforce expectations and the factors shaping hiring and retention. How many participants were surveyed? Almost 60,000 people across 178 markets in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East in Q4 2025. What does the report reveal about talent in 2026? It highlights what matters most to the workforce: how AI is used at work, which skills are most valued, and why balance, transparency and trust guide career decisions. How can businesses use these insights? By understanding what people want from technology, development, flexibility and communication, organisations can strengthen hiring, employee experience and long‑term talent strategies. Does the report support talent development? Yes – the insights show which skills people want to build and how organisations can create the conditions for development, growth and stronger performance. Are the insights up to date? Yes. The report is based on data collected in November 2025, giving an up‑to‑date view of workforce expectations for 2026.Are you hiring? Contact usContact Us Our Expertise
