Cubicle Compass Oct 2026

State of Hiring

What employers and candidates are telling us about recruitment, matching and job search — from ongoing market surveys.

12
Employer responses
Survey sample
8
Candidate responses
Survey sample
50%
Employers · What industry is your organisation in?
Hospitality
50%
Employers · Company size (employees)
501–1000
50%
Employers · Primary country where you hire
India
75%
Employers · Approximately how many people do you hire in a t...
1–5

Employers n=12

What industry is your organisation in?
Hospitality
50%
Professional Services
25%
Technology / IT
25%
Company size (employees)
501–1000
50%
1–10
50%
Primary country where you hire
India
50%
United Arab Emirates
25%
United Kingdom
25%
Approximately how many people do you hire in a typical year?
1–5
75%
6–15
25%
Roles you are currently hiring for (select all that apply)
Finance / Accounts
30%
Sales
20%
Marketing
20%
Software / Engineering
10%
HR / People
10%
Operations
10%

Candidates n=8

What is your current employment status?
Unemployed and actively looking
60%
Employed and open to the right opportunity
40%
Industry you work in (or target)
Technology / IT
40%
Retail & Consumer
40%
Other
20%
Years of professional experience
15+
60%
10–15
20%
5–10
20%
Country you are primarily based in / targeting
India
80%
Australia
20%
Top priorities in a new employer
Flexibility / remote work
50%
Benefits (health, leave)
17%
Company culture
17%
Salary / total package
17%

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