The big picture: Experis's Q4 2026 Tech Talent Outlook, based on ManpowerGroup's extensive survey, highlights critical AI and workforce trends impacting the global IT services sector. This report provides a forward-looking view of employment dynamics.

Why it matters: Staffing and talent acquisition leaders must analyze these evolving trends to strategically adapt recruitment, reskilling, and retention efforts in a rapidly transforming tech labor market. Understanding these shifts is crucial for future workforce planning.

Between the lines:

• Research surveyed 4,258 Tech and IT Services sector employers.
• Data was collected across 42 countries globally.
• The outlook leverages ManpowerGroup’s long-running Employment Outlook Survey.

Staffing & HR impact: Recruiters will face increased demand for specialized AI-proficient talent, potentially impacting gross margins due to talent scarcity and requiring new sourcing strategies. HR departments must prioritize talent development and upskilling initiatives to bridge emerging skill gaps.

The bottom line: AI's pervasive influence on tech talent is a defining trend demanding proactive and agile workforce strategies.