Talent Market Index Talent Market Index - January 2026

Описание: The January 2026 Talent Market Index reveals a labor market in deep freeze, but the story isn't uniform across industries. Join Talivity's Chief Strategy Officer Mona Tawakali and Recruitics CEO Adam Stafford and Talivity's President Jonathan Zila as they break down what's really happening in talent acquisition right now.
Key Insights:

2025 job growth dropped to 584K (vs 2M in 2024), slowest since 2020
Transportation and logistics prices jumped 126% month-over-month
Food services overtook healthcare as top job creator for first time
Retail lost 25K jobs during peak season despite record e-commerce
The old job board playbook is officially broken

What's Changing:

Gen Z job seekers start on social media, not job boards
AI search (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) is replacing Google for career research
Passive channel candidates stay in roles longer after hire
Talent density matters more than headcount

Strategic Takeaways for 2026:

Different segments are moving opposite directions. National trends won't predict your reality.
Where labor drives revenue (restaurants, healthcare, retail locations), hiring stays aggressive
Your employer brand needs to show up in AI search results, not just SEO
Innovation beats cost-cutting in this environment

Perfect for: Talent acquisition leaders, recruiters, HR professionals, and business leaders navigating 2026's complex hiring landscape.