ManpowerGroup says U.S. tech hiring outlook cools to 37% for Q4 2026

By Public Technologies
  • ManpowerGroup flagged slower U.S. tech hiring for Q4 2026, with Net Employment Outlook down 10 points to 37%.
  • Hiring plans still skew positive: 53% of tech employers expect headcount increases; 16% forecast reductions.
  • Human skills outpaced AI literacy in demand, led by professionalism, critical thinking, and adaptability.
  • AI literacy remained the top technical priority at 34%, slightly ahead of AI modeling and app development at 33%.


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