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US Hiring ▼ 4.8% YoY | ▲ 7.8% MoM*India Hiring ▼ 6.3% YoY | ▲ 6.9% MoM*UK Hiring ▼ 10.7% YoY | ▲ 4.6% MoM*

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  • Macroeconomics June 2026

    EMEA-LATAM Monthly Insights

    Hiring continued to weaken across EMEA-LATAM in May, but the region showed encouraging signs.

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  • Macroeconomics June 2026

    EMEA Labour Market Outlook

    May hiring across the region halted its decline. It is too early to say whether the worst is behind us, but improving growth expectations, lower oil prices and a general recovery in sentiment provide some basis for renewed optimism.

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  • Macroeconomics May 2026

    B2B Economy Bulletin

    The B2B Economy Bulletin provides a quarterly look at key developments in business sentiment and spending.

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  • Macroeconomics May 2026

    EMEA Labour Market Outlook

    Hiring continued to contract in April, not just in the EMEA region, but globally. A multi-year pattern of modest gains followed by persistent declines remains in place.

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  • Macroeconomics May 2026

    EMEAL Economic Insights

    Hiring weakened further across EMEA-LATAM in April, down -20.8% YoY on average — a sharp deepening from March's -14.5% YoY.

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  • Macroeconomics May 2026

    India Market - Manufacturing Deep Dive

    Manufacturing hiring trends in India point to a differentiated adjustment across the industrial economy

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  • Macroeconomics April 2026

    US Monthly Insights

    The US Monthly Insights summarizes top US data and insights for the month from LinkedIn.

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  • Macroeconomics April 2026

    EMEA Labour Market Outlook

    March hiring across Europe continued to contract, with only weak growth in Germany and France

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  • Macroeconomics April 2026

    EMEAL Monthly Insights

    The EMEA-LATAM Monthly Insights summarizes top data and insights for the month from LinkedIn.

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  • AI & Tech April 2026

    AI Labour Market Update

    Our quarterly tracker of AI labor market dynamics, powered by LinkedIn's unique workforce data

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  • Macroeconomics March 2026

    US Monthly Insights

    The US Monthly Insights summarizes top US data and insights for the month from LinkedIn.

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  • Macroeconomics March 2026

    EMEA-LATAM Monthly Insights

    The EMEA-LATAM Monthly Insights summarizes top data and insights for the month from LinkedIn.

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  • Macroeconomics March 2026

    EMEA Labour Market Outlook

    February hiring across Europe remains weak with the UK being the only market where hiring inched up.

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  • Macroeconomics February 2026

    EMEA-LATAM Monthly Insights

    The EMEA-LATAM Monthly Insights summarizes top data and insights for the month from LinkedIn.

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  • Methodology February 2026

    AI Data Partnerships: LinkedIn Methodology

    This note outlines methodologies used to define AI Talent on LinkedIn and several metrics developed

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  • Macroeconomics February 2026

    US Monthly Insights

    The US Monthly Insights summarizes top US data and insights for the month from LinkedIn.

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  • Economic opportunity March 2026

    The State of Women in Leadership

    This paper examines what percentage of leaders are women, highlighting major gender disparities

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  • Economic opportunity March 2026

    Gender Disparities Across Generations

    This report takes a career-long perspective on gender inequality by examining outcomes across generations.

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  • Economic opportunity February 2026

    The Rise of the Chief of Staff

    Chief of Staff roles are expanding rapidly, up 60% in the US since 2019, with women driving expansion.

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  • Macroeconomics Q4 2025

    Market Pulse – Singapore

    The Market Pulse for Singapore shows ongoing reallocation rather than broad-based recovery in business.

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  • Macroeconomics February 2026

    EMEA Labour Market Update

    January hiring across EMEA remains uneven with Germany and Italy seeing slight pick-up.

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  • AI & Tech February 2026

    The U.S. Workforce Imperative

    This report explores the widening gap between America's AI ambition and workforce readiness

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  • AI & Tech January 2026

    AI Labour Market Update

    Our quarterly tracker of AI labor market dynamics, powered by LinkedIn's unique workforce data

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  • Macroeconomics February 2026

    The B2B Economy Bulletin

    The B2B Economy Bulletin provides a quarterly look at key developments in business sentiment

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  • AI & Tech January 2026

    A Deep Dive into the Global Data Center Workforce

    This report offers a comprehensive look into the global Data Center Talent ecosystem supporting AI growth.

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  • AI & Tech January 2026

    APAC Special Report - Singapore AI Transition Window

    This report examines AI adoption trends emerging in Singapore during a period of rapid acceleration.

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  • Skills 2026

    US Software Engineer Talent Landscape

    The US software engineering job market is shifting as macro-driven hiring slowdown and AI reshape talent.

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  • Macroeconomics January 2026

    The State of Staffing & Search

    A joint report examining trends shaping the staffing and search industry by LinkedIn and ASA.

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  • Economic opportunity 2025

    Gender Parity and Expansion of the Investable Frontier

    This report shows how converting rising ownership into allocator power can expand deal flow broadly.

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  • Macroeconomics January 2026

    EMEA Labour Market Outlook

    December hiring across EMEA remains uneven but cautiously optimistic with persistent uncertainty.

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  • Macroeconomics January 2026

    Building a Future of Work That Works

    This special Labor Market Report dives into latest labor market trends shaping 2026 and company adaptation

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  • Macroeconomics January 2026

    APAC Labour Market Outlook

    Across APAC in 2025, GDP growth strengthened but labour markets remained subdued with cautious hiring.

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  • Macroeconomics December 2025

    EMEA Labour Market Outlook

    With the year drawing to a close, we take stock of developments and summarize key trends.

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  • Economic opportunity December 2025

    The Untapped Value of Older Workers

    This AARP and LinkedIn report shows workers age +50 closing gaps in tech skills and expertise.

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  • Economic opportunity December 2025

    Disability and Career Mobility

    This Disability:IN & LinkedIn report shares employment trends from members with and without disabilities.

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  • Macroeconomics December 2025

    Work Change Report

    This report dives into emerging growth engines for small businesses preparing for workforce change ahead.

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  • Macroeconomics November 2025

    EMEA Labour Market Outlook

    October hiring in EMEA showed only partial recovery from September's decline with subdued outlook.

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  • AI & Tech November 2025

    AI Report - France

    France's ambitious AI strategy is examined analyzing how rapidly advancing AI reshapes jobs and skills.

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  • Macroeconomics 2025

    APAC Special Report - Telcos

    This report examines APAC hiring trends in telco and broader ecosystems they serve.

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  • Green skills & jobs 2025

    The Green Skills Report

    This report examines global trends linking climate action and workforce demand for green talent.

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  • Skills 2025

    The Future of Procurement

    Data reveals actionable insights on how AI, innovation, talent, and technology reshape procurement.

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  • AI & Tech Green skills & jobs
    2025

    Sustainability and AI Workforce Signals

    This article discusses AI's role for sustainability supporting green economy development and skills.

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  • Macroeconomics 2025

    Entry-Level Employment Across U.S. Firms

    Despite narratives otherwise, LinkedIn data shows most U.S. firms maintain pyramids with entry-level dominance.

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  • AI & Tech 2025

    AI is reshaping hiring and unlocking talent in Australia

    Australia is at the cusp of AI-driven transition with SMEs adding employees faster than larger firms.

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  • Macroeconomics October 2025

    EMEA Labor Market Outlook

    September hiring disappoints across major markets except Germany with weakness fairly evenly spread.

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  • Skills October 2025

    Quantum Talent: Trends in an Emerging Workforce

    This paper examines talent trends as quantum technology transitions from theory toward application.

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  • Economic opportunity October 2025

    Gender Equity Measure

    Analysis of gender gaps in leadership across thousands of UK firms reveals underrepresentation in roles.

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  • Professional networks Economic opportunity
    2025

    Disability Status and Professional Networks

    This report reveals gaps in LinkedIn network strength between members with and without disabilities.

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  • Macroeconomics 2025

    APAC Special Report: Retention and Internal Mobility

    This research explores internal mobility's role as a strategic lever for improving retention in APAC.

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  • Macroeconomics September 2025

    EMEA Labor Market Outlook

    Hiring was solid in the UK, France, and Spain, while it stalled in Germany.

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  • AI & Tech September 2025

    AI Labor Market Update

    We're launching a quarterly tracker of AI labor market dynamics from LinkedIn's unique workforce data.

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  • Economic opportunity Remote & hybrid work
    2025

    Paths to Promotion for Women and Flexible Work

    This report analyzes the relationship between flexible work and career progression by gender.

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  • Skills 2025

    The Skills Signal in the EU

    Skills shortages are widespread across the EU but skills-based hiring offers a powerful solution.

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  • Macroeconomics August 2025

    EMEA Labour Market Outlook

    July brought broad-based recovery in EMEA with healthcare, education, construction, and tech sectors.

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  • Methodology August 2025

    Labor Market Seasonality

    This note examines labor market activities in relation to seasonal patterns worldwide through LinkedIn data.

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  • AI & Tech August 2025

    APAC Special Report – AI Trends in SMBs

    This report explores how SMBs in Singapore, India, and Australia expand faster but lag in AI literacy.

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  • Methodology Skills
    2025

    Country-Occupation Skills Mismatch

    This technical note introduces a Skills Mismatch Score measuring alignment of worker skills with demand.

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  • Skills 2025

    Decoding Technical Talent: US market areas

    Analysis explores demand for technical talent and each city's capacity to produce and retain talent.

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  • Macroeconomics July 2025

    EMEA Labour Market Outlook

    The EMEA labour market shows weak hiring activity with post-pandemic recovery boom now past.

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  • Skills 2025

    The Skills Signal

    This global report explores how skills-based hiring can unlock growth and enable worker opportunities.

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  • Macroeconomics 2025

    The DNA of High-Growth Businesses

    This report reveals key traits setting high-growth businesses apart through AI skills and mobility.

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  • Macroeconomics 2025

    Hiring Opportunities in APAC

    Several key opportunities emerge in APAC including skills-based hiring and internal mobility benefits.

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  • Economic opportunity 2025

    Women and Future Jobs

    This UN Women collaboration examines how generative AI is reshaping labor markets and gender equality.

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  • Macroeconomics 2025

    APAC Market Report - Hiring Expansion

    This report analyzes how foreign companies expanding into APAC reveal the region's evolving economic role.

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  • Methodology 2025

    Measuring Labor Market Tightness with Job Applications

    This technical note formalizes a novel measure of labor market tightness based on application data.

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  • Macroeconomics 2025

    Job Search Surge Among DC-Area Federal Employees

    This note documents a surge in job search activity among government workers in DC-Baltimore metro.

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  • AI & Tech 2025

    AI Skills Trends in the UK

    This report explores how AI is impacting the UK economy and workforce adoption of specialized skills.

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  • Macroeconomics 2025

    APAC Special Report - Redefining Leadership

    This report examines how transformations have redefined leadership and pathways to the C-Suite.

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  • AI & Tech 2025

    AI and the Global Economy

    This report explores how generative AI is reshaping industries and why skilling investments matter.

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  • Economic opportunity 2025

    Gender Parity in the Intelligent Age

    Developed with World Economic Forum, this explores AI transformation through a gender parity lens.

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  • Remote & hybrid work 2025

    The Remote Work Gap: Steady Demand, Fewer Opportunities

    This note studies demand for and availability of remote work during pandemic-induced downturns.

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  • AI & Tech 2025

    The LinkedIn AI Talent Index

    This research presents a new AI talent metric adjusted for country and industry comparisons.

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  • Methodology 2025

    AI Data Partnerships Methodology

    This technical note outlines methodologies for defining AI Talent and monitoring workforce trends.

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  • AI & Tech Economic opportunity
    2025

    Generative AI & Gender: Global Employment Trends

    This report examines gender differences in employment and worker sentiment after GAI introduction.

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  • Skills March 2025

    Skills-Based Hiring: Increasing Access to Opportunity

    This report highlights how skills-based hiring can expand talent pools and strengthen resilience.

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  • Economic opportunity 2025

    The State of Women in Leadership

    This paper analyzes the proportion of women in leadership with progress slowing in recent years.

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  • AI & Tech 2025

    Harnessing AI: Transforming Southeast Asia's workforce

    This report calls for urgent investment in skills-based development to meet Southeast Asia's opportunity.

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  • Macroeconomics January 2025

    Work Change Report

    This report highlights key shifts across talent, jobs, skills, and companies showing AI's workplace impact.

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  • AI & Tech 2024

    AI in the EU: 2024 Trends and Insights

    This report explores how AI is impacting the EU economy and workforce skills adoption.

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  • Macroeconomics 2024

    State of the C-Suites and Executives – Singapore

    This report examines leadership trends in Singapore offering strategies for developing future leaders.

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  • Macroeconomics 2024

    APAC Market Report - Business Expansion

    This report analyzes business expansion patterns as a key indicator of APAC's economic future.

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  • Green skills & jobs 2024

    Global Green Skills Report

    This report highlights global trends at the intersection of climate action and the workforce.

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  • Economic opportunity June 2024

    Global Gender Gaps in Career Breaks

    This research examines gender differences in career break profiles across 16 countries and regions.

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  • Macroeconomics 2024

    Work Change Snapshot

    This report takes a closer look at how companies, jobs, skills, and work are changing rapidly.

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  • Skills 2024

    Skill Signals in a Digital Job Search

    Published in the Journal of Labor Research, this examines skills listed on LinkedIn profiles.

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  • Economic opportunity 2024

    Disability Status and Work: US Employment Trends

    This examines work disparities for individuals with disabilities leveraging LinkedIn member data.

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  • Macroeconomics 2024

    A Guide to Growing Mid-Market Enterprises

    This report identifies fastest-growing MME industries and examines AI adoption in hybrid environments.

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  • Green skills & jobs 2024

    Understanding the Green Transition

    This analyzes supply and demand for green talent showing projected gaps by 2030 and 2050.

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  • Macroeconomics 2024

    State of the C-Suite and Executives

    New research explores shifts in executive-level roles including fastest-growing skills and demographics.

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  • Remote & hybrid work September 2024

    Global State of Remote and Hybrid Work

    Analysis of remote and hybrid work trends across five countries shows hybrid demand remains prevalent.

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  • Macroeconomics 2024

    Examining Recent Patterns in Voluntary Departures

    This report examines evidence for the claim that US workers are amidst a 'Big Stay' trend.

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  • Skills 2024

    Regional Shifts in Cybersecurity Talent

    This technical note provides an in-depth view of cybersecurity talent frameworks across regions.

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  • Economic opportunity 2024

    Gender Differences in Relocation and Promotion

    This analyzes how men and women differ in relocation likelihood and motives affecting promotion.

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  • Skills May 2024

    Global Cybersecurity Talent Trends

    New data shows global demand for cybersecurity talent has cooled since 2021 peak.

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  • Macroeconomics 2024

    US Labor Market Churn: Macro Trends and Predictions

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