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Workforce Trends 2026
Ambition is back -
so is the demand for stability, relevance and care.
so is the demand for stability, relevance and care.
Workers are redefining ambition in 2026.
After years of disruption, workers are ready to grow again - but on their own terms. They want stability. They want purpose. And they expect leaders to respond with clarity and care.
The Adecco Group’s Workforce Trends report 2026 captures this pivotal shift, drawing on voices from 37,500 workers and 2,000 executives in 31 countries. It explores four major trends that every leader needs to know now.
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At-a-glance signals from the data
Flexibility and stability now carry equal weight; people want options that fit real lives.
Growth must be visible and personal - no one wants to guess what’s next.
Lead with humanity. Act with data.
The Workforce Trends 2026 report is your guide to leading through change with empathy and evidence. Inside, you’ll find deeper insights, data and practical actions to help you build an organisation where ambition and care grow together.
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Discover what 37,500 workers and 2,000 leaders say about the future of work — and how you can lead it.