people · May 16, 2026
Employ Inc. Publishes 2026 Job Seeker Nation Report on Hiring Trust Breakdown
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Employ Inc. published the 2026 Job Seeker Nation report on May 13, 2026. The report covers data from candidates using Lever, JazzHR, and Jobvite platforms. Share of candidates actively looking for new opportunities fell from 42% to 35%. 53% of candidates encountered a job posting they believed was a scam. 34% believe they have been automatically rejected by AI. 32% of candidates were ghosted after applying. New hire retention after three months dropped from 93.9% in 2024 to 84.6% in 2025.
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