The U.S. tech Net Employment Outlook fell to 37% for the fourth quarter of 2026, down 10 points from both the previous quarter and the same period last year, according to the latest Tech Talent Outlook from Experis, part of the ManpowerGroup family of brands. Despite the moderation, 53% of U.S. tech employers plan to increase staffing levels in Q4, 30% expect to maintain current workforce levels and 16% anticipate reductions, with business growth the most commonly cited reason among those adding staff. The U.S. reading is in line with the global tech average of 37%. Human skills led the most sought-after capabilities, with Professionalism and Work Ethic at 44%, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving at 39%, Adaptability and Willingness to Learn at 37% and Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork at 35%, while AI Literacy topped technical skills at 34%, followed by AI Modeling and App Development at 33% and Traditional IT and Data skills excluding AI at 29%. Kye Mitchell, President of Experis U.S., said U.S. tech hiring is moderating but the market is getting more deliberate rather than pulling back, and that employers are building talent from within, expanding talent pools and using multiple strategies. The research is based on responses from 4,258 Tech and IT Services sector employers across 42 countries in ManpowerGroup's Employment Outlook Survey, with fourth-quarter data collected between July 1 and 31, 2026; the next report, covering Q1 2027 hiring expectations, will be released in December 2026.
ManpowerGroup IncExperis (ManpowerGroup brand) reports U.S. tech Net Employment Outlook fell to 37% for Q4, down 10 points QoQ and YoY, signaling weaker demand for its staffing services.
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