Difficulty Recruiting for Full-Time Regular Positions in the Last 12 Months

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SOURCE: 2026 TALENT TRENDS, SHRM, 2026. VISIT SHRM.ORG/RESEARCH TO LEARN MORE.

Results are based on responses from HR professionals who reported difficulty recruiting for full-time regular positions in the last 12 months.
Sample Sizes: 2026 (n = 2,094), 2025 (n = 2,040), 2024 (n = 2,366), 2022 (n = 1,688), 2016 (n = 2,998), 2013 (n = 3,160)