Express Employment Professionals

Despite hopes for increased productivity, a study by Express Employment Professionals reveals growing anxiety among job seekers and hiring managers regarding the increasing reliance on artificial intelligence technology.

The 2026 hiring forecast shows improvement, yet surveys reveal that applicant deficiencies in relevant experience, coupled with challenges related to skills and artificial intelligence integration, remain the primary obstacles for employers.

Despite currently positive hiring sentiments in the US, anticipated skill shortages and challenges related to artificial intelligence implementation are expected to temper this outlook in 2026.