1 Nov 2024
The Lowdown: People, Talent and Market insights you need to know
The Lowdown: People, Talent and Market insights you need to know




As we navigate the complex and dynamic world of work never has it been more crucial for People & Talent professionals to stay abreast of market trends.
Every year, hundreds of employers and candidates count on our decades of industry insights, from smart hiring strategies to career advice that works. We tap into market trends and future-of-work shifts, so you don’t have to. We know what it takes to build strong, satisfied teams ready to tackle what’s next, and most importantly, what it takes to retain them.
Inside the Report:
The Economic Landscape
Hiring Trends
Industry Analysis
How Technology is Impacting the Industry
Skills in Demand
Talent Mobility
Notable Trends
Future Outlook


Back to Work in 2026: What HR Is Really Walking Back Into
“Back to work” doesn’t mean starting fresh. Here’s what HR is really returning to in 2026, and why expectations are higher than ever.


Back to Work in 2026: What HR Is Really Walking Back Into
“Back to work” doesn’t mean starting fresh. Here’s what HR is really returning to in 2026, and why expectations are higher than ever.


Back to Work in 2026: What HR Is Really Walking Back Into
“Back to work” doesn’t mean starting fresh. Here’s what HR is really returning to in 2026, and why expectations are higher than ever.


Back to Work in 2026: What HR Is Really Walking Back Into
“Back to work” doesn’t mean starting fresh. Here’s what HR is really returning to in 2026, and why expectations are higher than ever.


The Post-Holiday Hangover Is Real (And HR Feels It First)
The optimism fades fast after the break. This piece unpacks why February feels heavy, and why HR is usually first to feel it.


The Post-Holiday Hangover Is Real (And HR Feels It First)
The optimism fades fast after the break. This piece unpacks why February feels heavy, and why HR is usually first to feel it.


The Post-Holiday Hangover Is Real (And HR Feels It First)
The optimism fades fast after the break. This piece unpacks why February feels heavy, and why HR is usually first to feel it.


The Post-Holiday Hangover Is Real (And HR Feels It First)
The optimism fades fast after the break. This piece unpacks why February feels heavy, and why HR is usually first to feel it.


The First 90 Days: Where HR Focus Actually Makes a Difference
Not everything needs fixing at once. Here’s where HR focus creates the biggest impact in the first 90 days of the year.


The First 90 Days: Where HR Focus Actually Makes a Difference
Not everything needs fixing at once. Here’s where HR focus creates the biggest impact in the first 90 days of the year.


The First 90 Days: Where HR Focus Actually Makes a Difference
Not everything needs fixing at once. Here’s where HR focus creates the biggest impact in the first 90 days of the year.


The First 90 Days: Where HR Focus Actually Makes a Difference
Not everything needs fixing at once. Here’s where HR focus creates the biggest impact in the first 90 days of the year.


What the HR agenda looks like heading into 2026
HR hit a structural ceiling in 2025. Now the rebuild begins. A deep dive into the workforce trends, capability priorities and talent shifts shaping the HR agenda for 2026.


What the HR agenda looks like heading into 2026
HR hit a structural ceiling in 2025. Now the rebuild begins. A deep dive into the workforce trends, capability priorities and talent shifts shaping the HR agenda for 2026.


What the HR agenda looks like heading into 2026
HR hit a structural ceiling in 2025. Now the rebuild begins. A deep dive into the workforce trends, capability priorities and talent shifts shaping the HR agenda for 2026.


What the HR agenda looks like heading into 2026
HR hit a structural ceiling in 2025. Now the rebuild begins. A deep dive into the workforce trends, capability priorities and talent shifts shaping the HR agenda for 2026.


How to Actually Switch Off Over The Holidays
Still checking your emails under the table at lunch? Here’s how to switch off properly this Holiday season and come back feeling human again.


How to Actually Switch Off Over The Holidays
Still checking your emails under the table at lunch? Here’s how to switch off properly this Holiday season and come back feeling human again.


How to Actually Switch Off Over The Holidays
Still checking your emails under the table at lunch? Here’s how to switch off properly this Holiday season and come back feeling human again.


How to Actually Switch Off Over The Holidays
Still checking your emails under the table at lunch? Here’s how to switch off properly this Holiday season and come back feeling human again.


HR Annual Holiday Party Survival Guide
The office Holiday party can be a wild time for many workplaces. Here's your unofficial (but probably necessary) guide to keep the vibes high and the morning after regrets down.


HR Annual Holiday Party Survival Guide
The office Holiday party can be a wild time for many workplaces. Here's your unofficial (but probably necessary) guide to keep the vibes high and the morning after regrets down.


HR Annual Holiday Party Survival Guide
The office Holiday party can be a wild time for many workplaces. Here's your unofficial (but probably necessary) guide to keep the vibes high and the morning after regrets down.


HR Annual Holiday Party Survival Guide
The office Holiday party can be a wild time for many workplaces. Here's your unofficial (but probably necessary) guide to keep the vibes high and the morning after regrets down.
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