ZipRecruiter’s Graduate Survey 2026
As the labor market has remained stalled for much of the last year, the entry-level job market is tightening. These roles are harder to find and more competitive right now than more senior positions. ZipRecruiter’s data shows that more job seekers are competing for entry-level positions, while fewer of the available jobs are actually entry-level. This means emerging talent faces more competition to get their foot in the door.
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.