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2026 Hiring Trends: What Employers Need to Watch

By Mintex Staffing Research Team · June 30, 2026

2026 Hiring Trends: What Employers Need to Watch

Skills-based hiring continues to displace degree requirements across technical and administrative roles alike.

AI-assisted screening tools are speeding up top-of-funnel review, but companies that lean on them exclusively risk losing strong non-traditional candidates.

Contract-to-hire engagements are up across nearly every industry we serve, as employers de-risk headcount decisions in an uncertain macro environment.