‘Talent Outlook 2026’: Where Jobs Are Growing This Year – And Where They’re Not

For the Class of 2026, a stable but selective job market means employers are hiring carefully and expecting new graduates to add value quickly The job market awaiting the Class of 2026 isn’t collapsing, but it isn’t exactly roaring back either. According to Universum’s 2026 Talent Outlook report released last week, 16% of global companies expect to reduce staffing levels in the first quarter while 16% expect to hire more. Another 40% expect to keep about the same level of workers and 4% are unsure. “It ...