Global hiring is stuck in neutral in 2026, but the skills economy is still moving fast. 🏁 In this edition of State of the Labor Market, LinkedIn's Kory Kantenga, Ph.D. breaks down: • How hiring momentum is stabilizing—or slipping—across regions • Which industries continue to see hiring momentum • How competition is shifting as job seekers pull back unevenly Plus, learn how today's fastest‑growing skills are pointing to a labor market shaped less by recovery and more by reallocation. Read the full analysis in this month's newsletter 👇
LinkedIn's Economic Graph
Technology, Information and Internet
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A digital representation of the global economy.
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The Economic Graph is a digital representation of the global economy based on over 1.2 billion members; 41,000 skills; 69 million companies; and 140,000 schools. In short: it’s all the data on LinkedIn. Through mapping every member, company, job, and school, we’re able to spot trends like talent migration, hiring rates, and in-demand skills by region. These insights help us connect people to economic opportunity in new ways. And by partnering with governments and organizations around the world, we help them better connect people to opportunities.
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LinkedIn's Economic Graph reposted this
I recently spoke at LinkedIn’s Talent Connect in Paris where I shared three big shifts shaping the future of work in France. 🛎️ Economic uncertainty is meeting rapid technological change, creating real tension in the labor market. 📉 Hiring remains sluggish – still 17% below pre‑pandemic levels. 📈 AI is accelerating the “new‑collar” era – a rising generation of talent strong in both advanced tech skills and uniquely human strengths. And we’re seeing this transformation from AI play out in our data: ➡️ 1.3M+ new AI‑enabled jobs created globally in the past two years ➡️ AI Engineer is the #1 Job on the Rise in France 👉 Watch the video for the full breakdown.
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The “New Collar” era has arrived, and with it comes a wave of high-skilled jobs being created worldwide associated with AI, including new roles at data centers. Hear all about it from LinkedIn’s Chief Operating Officer Daniel Shapero 💬 Check out the link in the comments for our latest report "Powering AI: A Deep Dive into the Global Data Center Workforce."
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It’s here! “The Messy Middle” premieres today - available anywhere you get your podcasts, on YouTube, and in video form right here on LinkedIn by viewing the newsletter below. Join us as we hear about how Congressman Jay Obernolte went from video game designer, to pilot, to black belt, to legislator - with some great stories thrown in along the way. We'll correct some misconceptions with respect to how the US approaches AI regulation, and you'll hear from one of the leading voices in Congress on how he views AI’s impact on careers and the future of work. Subscribe to the newsletter below to be the first to hear all new episodes.
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Want stronger teams and lower turnover? The data is clear: multigenerational teams win 🏆 LinkedIn Senior Staff Economist Matthew Baird shares the key insights. Find the full report, created with AARP, in the comments.
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LinkedIn's Economic Graph reposted this
Our recent report highlights the mismatch between computer science grads and entry-level software engineering hires. Kudos to the LinkedIn's Economic Graph team for clarifying this important trend, but also highlighting more nuanced insights around pathways, skills, and opportunities for new CS grads. Report: https://lnkd.in/gx9Z2Tu2
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LinkedIn's Economic Graph reposted this
LinkedIn’s January hiring data for the U.S. points to a cool start to 2026. 📉 Hiring slowed to begin the new year. U.S. hiring fell 3.3% from December and is down 5.7% compared to January 2025, leaving hiring 16% below pre‑pandemic levels (vs. January 2019). 📊 Slowdowns across sectors remain mild. From December to January, hiring slowed in 17 of 20 industries, although in most industries, the slowdown was mild, easing only –1% to –3%. Year-over-year, hiring held steady in both Construction (+1%) and Technology, Information and Media (+1%), and only slipped slightly in Financial Services (–0.3%). 💡 Resilience observed across industries. The overall pace of hiring is well above 2016 levels in several industries such as Construction (+27%), Utilities (+15%), Consumer Services (+10%), Hospitals and Health Care (+6%), and Education (+5%). 🔎 Competition remains. Competition for jobs rose with fewer job postings per applicant—down 4% from December—and workers are leaving their jobs at about the same rate as before. 📈 Early signs of improved worker confidence. The latest read of our Workforce Confidence Index is showing a recent uptick, especially in confidence to improve financial conditions and grow careers. ❗ However, job seekers are still facing headwinds. Confidence to get a job has risen slightly, but remains near all time lows. In fact, according to our survey, 56% of active job seekers have been on the market for 6+ months. And confidence to get a job is lowest amongst Gen Z workers in comparison to all other generations. For anyone job seeking or considering a move, you’re not alone – and there are signs of momentum ahead as the labor market continues to shift and evolve. If you’re exploring new paths, take a look at LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise list to see the roles and industries creating opportunity right now. https://lnkd.in/JOTR26US
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Staffing and search firms are shaping the future of work 📊 In collaboration with The American Staffing Association LinkedIn analyzed data from over 500,000 professionals to reveal what’s driving change. Explore the full report to see what’s next (link in the comments!) 👇
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LinkedIn's Economic Graph reposted this
Wrapping up my Big Ideas for 2026 with Mastercard Chief Economist Michelle Meyer. We saved one of my favorite topics for last: the outsized role small businesses play in driving our economy forward. Michelle and I discuss a variety of topics from the growth in online‑only startups and entrepreneurs embracing AI tools to compete to how small businesses continue to hire faster than large firms. Small businesses may be leaner, but when they leverage the latest tools we’re finding they have an increased ability to punch above their weight in every part of the economy. 🎥 Watch our conversation to hear the full story.
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LinkedIn's Economic Graph reposted this
Last week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, I spoke with business and policy leaders about the trends we’re seeing emerge across the global labor market based on LinkedIn’s data. We had a lot to share from hiring trends across countries, industries, and company size to how AI is impacting jobs and changing skills. But beyond our data, leaders asked a consistent question: "Where are the new opportunities and how do we reach them faster?" Here's what we discussed: 📊 Leverage internal mobility to more quickly open pathways to emerging roles. 📈 Jobs in the new‑collar era have arrived and sit at the intersection of technical skills and human skills — with 1.3M new AI-enabled jobs created in the past two years alone. 📣 Strong leadership is essential to foster a culture that empowers workers to experiment, upskill, and adapt as AI reshapes workflows. 🎥 Watch my video for additional details. And for deeper insights, explore our new Labor Market Report. https://lnkd.in/gPmzHA_r