The Agenda:
Who is hiring?
Top HR and work-related articles
Tips for CV making, job search, interviews, and career progression
Industries trends
Leadership
Recruitment news
Freelancing news
Vocational guidance
Mindfulness
Psychological insert
Top stories from my clients
Blog recap
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Who is hiring?
As of March 2026, the global job market seems stable at first glance, with unemployment rates staying relatively low in major economies.
However, this apparent stability conceals a more cautious and decelerating environment.
Job creation is losing its momentum, and the overall market is transitioning from post-pandemic growth to a more restrained phase.
A significant characteristic of this period is the “low-hire, low-fire” dynamic.
Companies are refraining from large-scale layoffs, but they are also not pursuing aggressive hiring.
This situation has resulted in decreased workforce mobility, as employees opt to remain in their positions while job seekers encounter fewer opportunities and prolonged recruitment processes.
The challenge in 2026 is less about job losses and more about restricted access to new roles.
This trend is evident across various regions: in the United States, hiring has decelerated, especially in white-collar sectors, as companies take a more cautious stance.
Europe continues to report low unemployment, but diminishing economic growth is affecting hiring intentions.
The United Kingdom is witnessing a similar slowdown, with fewer job openings and increasing strain on smaller enterprises.
In the Asia-Pacific region, labour markets remain stable, yet the rate of job growth has eased.
Simultaneously, confidence in the job market is waning, particularly among professionals and younger workers; many are struggling to transition between roles or advance their careers, leading to a growing perception of a more competitive and less dynamic market.
Artificial intelligence is also significantly influencing demand: instead of outright job elimination, it is transforming existing roles.
Employers are increasingly looking for digital, technical, and analytical skills, in addition to strong human abilities like adaptability and leadership.
This shift is widening the gap between the skills that companies require and those that are available in the workforce.
This discrepancy is emerging as one of the key challenges in today’s labour market.
Although a growing number of individuals are looking for employment, employers are still facing challenges in finding suitable candidates; consequently, there is a simultaneous existence of talent shortages and job scarcity, which is further hindering the hiring process.
Wider economic factors, such as inflation, increasing costs, and geopolitical instability, are contributing to a more cautious stance among businesses.
Many companies are emphasising efficiency over growth, postponing hiring choices, and concentrating on maximising their current resources.
In summary, 2026 appears to be a year of change rather than a crisis; the labour market is holding strong, yet it is less vibrant.
There are still opportunities available, but they are becoming more selective and increasingly linked to particular skills and industries.
Achieving success in this landscape will require adaptability, both for organisations dealing with uncertainty and for individuals who need to align their skills with the swiftly changing work environment.
Top 10 Multinationals Hiring Right Now:
Amazon – logistics, operations, AWS, corporate roles
Google – AI, cloud, engineering
Apple – retail, product, software
Microsoft – AI, cloud, enterprise solutions
Deloitte – consulting, risk, digital
PwC – advisory, ESG, tech consulting
Bain & Company – strategy, data, consulting
Accenture – digital, cloud, cybersecurity
Siemens – engineering, energy, infrastructure
Unilever – marketing, supply chain, sustainability
Top HR and work-related articles
It’s completely normal to feel anxious about starting a new job.
Many individuals dread interviews, the possibility of rejection, or facing the unknown.
Typical worries encompass loyalty to an existing employer, associating one’s identity with a job, concerns about not enjoying a new position, feelings of self-doubt (often referred to as imposter syndrome), and stepping out of a comfort zone.
Nevertheless, these apprehensions can be conquered by concentrating on career advancement, identifying your strengths, exploring available opportunities, acknowledging transferable skills, and welcoming new experiences.
In the end, fear should not prevent you from seeking out better opportunities and personal fulfilment.
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With almost 1 million more unemployed individuals than available positions by the end of 2025, there is a significant disparity between the priorities of employers and workers, resulting in differing expectations and experiences regarding hiring and employment.
While numerous employers claim to have a grasp on their workforce and anticipate an improvement in the job market in 2026, many job seekers are facing stalled job searches, burnout, and an increasing gap between corporate communications and actual experiences.
In such a volatile market, proactive job seekers should focus on evaluating potential employers, enhancing in-demand skills, and adjusting their career strategies instead of passively waiting for conditions to get better.
The current job market has become unbalanced, influencing everything from hiring processes to the nature of the work people engage in.
By the end of 2025, there were nearly 1 million more unemployed individuals than job openings.
Excluding the pandemic, this represents the largest gap since 2017.
This situation is understandably creating a level of uncertainty that many workers have not encountered before.
“I’ve been in this field for 33 years, and this is the most unpredictable and volatile job market I’ve ever seen,” states Matt Berndt, a senior career strategist at Indeed and the senior program manager of Indeed’s Job Search Academy.
Conversely, employers are exhibiting a more positive outlook.
A recent Indeed survey conducted by YouGov among U.S. employers and both passive and active job seekers reveals that a majority of employers are confident in their understanding of their employees and expect job market conditions to improve in 2026, despite limited visibility into future developments.
To gain a clearer picture of this disconnect, we invited workers to share their thoughts on some of the survey’s key findings regarding employer perspectives on work and hiring for the upcoming year.
We also sought Berndt’s insights on these sentiments and requested his advice for job seekers who feel trapped in this unpredictable market.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/news/job-market-disconnect-employers-workers
https://www.monster.com/career-advice/career-transitions/nervous-about-starting-a-new-job
Tips for CV making, job search, interviews, and career progression
In 2026, job searching is increasingly digital, competitive, and driven by skills, making LinkedIn a critical tool for visibility.
Recruiters actively use AI and keyword-based searches to find candidates, meaning an unoptimized profile can make you virtually invisible.
