The May 2026 Workforce Report highlights a labor market where employer demand continues to grow, but candidate supply is not keeping pace. In the United States, job openings are increasing while application volume and hiring rates lag behind, creating a growing backlog of unfilled positions. Although time-to-fill has improved and organizations are hiring more quickly, the average number of applicants per opening remains relatively low, limiting recruiting effectiveness. In contrast, the EMEA region shows more stable conditions, with job openings and application volumes remaining relatively flat year over year while hiring activity accelerates. Time-to-fill has decreased since its January peak, and applicant volume has remained steady, indicating greater hiring efficiency. The report sugges

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