ManpowerGroup – The Human Edge: Global Future of Work Trends, 2026

The report explores the future of work trends shaped by four driving forces: Hybrid Super Teams, Rapid Relearning, Changing Norms, and The Succession Crisis.

It includes insights from surveys of more than 12,000 workers and 40,000 employers across 41 countries. Key trends identified include role redesign integrating human strengths with AI, AI augmentation beyond basic automation, and other workforce shifts such as talent droughts, leadership changes, and the need for upskilling. The report emphasizes collaboration between leaders and employees in job redesign and highlights that about 39% of core skills workers need will change by 2030.