Findings
Employers reported a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 47% as they consider their hiring plans for July - September
The NEO decreased since the previous quarter by 22 points but increased marginally year-over-year by 1 point.
84% of employers said they were struggling to find the skilled talent they need, same as 2025.
The Q3 2026 Global Tech Talent Outlook
Used internationally as a bellwether of labor market trends, the Net Employment Outlook - calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who anticipate reductions to staffing levels from those who plan to hire - now stands at 47%.
Changes Over Time
Peaking in Q2 2026, hiring intentions have decreased since the previous quarter (-22 points) and year-on-year (-1).
Tech Hiring Expections for July – September
Global talent scarcity
In a tech-focused world, people are in-demand as 84% of Tech & IT Services employers reported struggling to find the skilled talent they need.
