More Jobs, Higher Bar: The 2026 AI Employer Report
AI's introduction to the labor market got off to a rocky start, with speculation that it would be a massive job killer. The data tells a different story. Instead of cutting headcount to save money, companies are using AI to reshape their teams, speed up hiring processes, and raise the bar on what they expect from employees. AI adoption is ramping up, and so far, it looks like a net positive for job creation.
ZipRecruiter Employer Survey 2025
The labor market has entered "The Great Freeze"–a period of unprecedented stagnation where turnover has plummeted and both employers and workers prioritize stability over movement. With strong hiring intentions, AI-driven transformation reshaping skill demands, and potential Fed rate cuts on the horizon, our research suggests that the thaw is coming.
ZipRecruiter Annual Employer Survey 2024
The labor market is at a crossroads: turnover rates are unusually low, hybrid work has cemented itself as the dominant model, wages are climbing, and hiring optimism is high. Yet beneath the surface, stark divides remain across industries and between organizations large and small.
Pay Trends Amid Rising Pay Transparency
It is becoming standard practice for employers to publish salary information in job descriptions, but determining the right number to post remains challenging. Almost half of employers have reduced pay for certain roles over the past year, even as 4 in 10 say they are unable to fill vacancies at current wage levels.
The Top 10 Talent Acquisition Challenges of 2023
Top takeaway: Employers report that they’re still facing a tough labor market—talent acquisition teams report struggling to find suitable candidates, connect with them before it’s too late, stave off competition from other employers, recruit more diverse talent, navigate complex and poorly integrated technology systems, and keep pace with the latest industry advancements, including the emergence of generative AI.
Beyond Degrees: Rethinking Qualifications in the Skills-First Era
Employers are ditching degrees and embracing skills-based hiring—especially in the wake of skills shortages, post-pandemic college enrollment declines, and a widely acknowledged college affordability crisis.
Remote or RTO?: Employers and Workers Meet in the Middle
As employers explore different remote work and return to office policies, one thing remains clear—most U.S. companies are done with the five-day in-office work week.