HireQuest Inc.

The 2026 labor market is taking shape and it’s looking more stable, more skilled, and more aligned than anything we’ve seen since before the pandemic. Our latest nationwide data, gathered from more than 400 HireQuest Direct Snelling Staffing TradeCorp and MRINetwork offices, points to a year defined not by extremes, but by equilibrium: 🔹 Stronger alignment between employers and job seekers 🔹 Rising demand for skilled trades, healthcare, logistics and AI-related roles 🔹 More contract and fractional work as blended workforce models accelerate 🔹 A “local and loyal” talent mindset, with workers prioritizing flexibility and fit 🔹 Faster hiring decisions as employers compete for top talent As our CEO Rick Hermanns put it: “2026 won’t be a boom or a bust, it will be about balance. Flexibility, fit, and skilled work that can’t be automated are shaping the future.” From reshoring to automation advances to shifting candidate expectations, businesses are entering 2026 with new challenges and new opportunities to build reliable, skilled teams. Our franchise network is built for this moment: local expertise, global reach, and industry-specific recruiting that puts people at the center. Read the full 2026 HireQuest Labor Market Outlook and see where the jobs and workers are headed next. #LaborMarket2026 #StaffingSolutions #WorkforceTrends #RecruitingInsights #TalentAcquisition To explore open roles or discuss your hiring needs, visit hirequest.com.

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