Discover the leadership trends and strategic priorities shaping 2026

Are you ready to lead through uncertainty?

 

 

The 2026 Hays UK Salary & Recruiting Trends 2026 – Leadership Insights delivers the data and expert analysis senior leaders need to make confident decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                     

Key leadership insights:

 

36%

46%
say retaining key staff is the top workforce challenge
believe their organisation uses AI regularly
 

55%

34%
are revising workforce strategies due to employment costs
have no formal succession planning in place
 
 
 

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  • The influence of AI on recruitment and working practices
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About our research:

15

industries and sectors covered

5k

employers and professionals surveyed across the UK

15+

insights from industry experts

10k+

salaries for roles across the UK, split by sector and region

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