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2026 Hiring Trends

The State of Marketing, Creative, and Technology Talent

 

Previews of Onward Search's 2026 Hiring Trends Report charts and graphs highlighting “The Rise of AI Wage Premiums,” “Job Openings and Postings,” “AI’s Impact on Jobs,” and “Factors Influencing Job Decisions.”

Hiring? 84% of marketing, creative, and technology leaders plan to do so this year. But they’re making fewer, more strategic hires. Proven skills now carry greater weight than traditional credentials. Salary expectations are rising. And AI is changing what matters to employees and employers alike.

Access the full 2026 Hiring Trends report to:

  • Gain a clear understanding of today’s evolving talent market
  • Learn how AI is actually impacting jobs in your field
  • Explore which skills to prioritize across hires
  • Uncover how talent priorities have changed
  • Read what it all means for compensation

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