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Why does hiring feel so difficult in 2026?
You would expect hiring to feel easier with more candidates on the market, but for many businesses, it is not. Applications are up, but quality and relevance are not. In this blog, we look at what is really happening in the 2026 job market and why finding the right people still takes time, experience and the right approach.












