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2025-2026 Hiring Benchmark Report
Insights from 350+ Hiring Professionals Across the Globe
Discover how organizations are navigating the new era of Work 4.0 - the AI-augmented era. Our eighth annual Hiring Benchmark Report uncovers the biggest challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping the future of hiring.
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Why This Report Matters
Every year, Criteria surveys hundreds of hiring professionals across industries, company sizes, and geographies. This year’s findings reveal a talent landscape in flux:
- AI is changing everything—from how candidates apply to how employers evaluate.
- Gen Z is entering the workforce—but only 8% of hiring professionals believe they’re fully prepared.
- The talent shortage persists—74% say it’s hard to find high-quality candidates with the right skills.
- Work models are shifting—with hybrid emerging as the top driver of performance.
This report is your guide to what’s next in hiring, and how to prepare your organization for the future of work. Get your copy →
Key Insights for Hiring in 2025
A sneak peek of what you'll find in the report.
Two-thirds of hiring professionals believe we're facing a talent shortage.
AI use in hiring is up 33% from last year.
The most critical skills of the future are also the most human.
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The world of hiring is changing. Download the report to see how other HR and hiring leaders are facing the most pressing hiring challenges of today, and get the scoop on the latest insights on AI, Gen Z, remote work, and more!
About Criteria
Criteria empowers organizations of all sizes to hire and develop top talent with science-backed assessments, structured interviewing, and employee development tools. With over 20 years of expertise, we’re committed to helping companies identify true candidate potential - so they can build stronger, more successful teams.