IT Talent Trends 2026
The human edge in an AI world.
The Situation
The year 2025 brought unprecedented rapid change, from surging skills gaps to the rise of embedded AI. In 2026, CIOs must address these seismic shifts head-on by acknowledging that the old normal in IT workforce management has ended. It’s time to build a new normal with future-ready talent strategies that continuously realign, adapt to constant change, and leverage the value of uniquely human capabilities.
IT Talent Trends 2026 helps CIOs cut through all the noise around how to attract, develop, and retain talent in the age of AI. The report explores four key talent trends for IT leaders to focus on in the year ahead, plus the critical insights they need to craft a more adaptive, resilient talent strategy for 2026 and beyond.
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