ManpowerGroup says U.S. tech hiring outlook cools to 37% for Q4 2026
MAN•U.S. tech hiring outlook cools
ManpowerGroup said U.S. tech hiring is slowing 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%.
