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Key takeaways:
Market stability enables strategy: Time-to-fill is leveling off, giving staffing agencies a more predictable 2026 where they can shift from crisis response to long-term investments in tech, talent, and market expansion. Hybrid, local, and sector-focused growth: Demand is rising for contract/fractional roles and local (non-relocation) talent, with strongest growth in manufacturing, construction, healthcare, tech, and supply chain. Tech-enabled, consultative agencies will win: AI is speeding up sourcing and matching but can’t replace strategic thinking.
Recent survey data from HireQuest’s network of 400+ staffing offices paints a picture of where the labor market is headed in