The State of Recruiting in 2026

What Business Leaders Need to Know About the Current Market

Recruiting has changed dramatically over the past few years. AI is transforming how employers hire and how candidates apply. Expectations around pay, flexibility, and communication continue to evolve. And despite headlines about a hiring slowdown, many SMBs are still struggling to find qualified talent.

This report explores what’s happening in today’s labor market with insights from ExtensisHR’s recruiting experts and proprietary hiring data.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• Why more applicants don’t always mean better candidates
• How AI is changing the recruiting landscape
• What today’s candidates expect from employers
• Why open positions impact more than just hiring metrics
• How SMBs are navigating a competitive labor market
• What business leaders can do to improve hiring outcomes

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