"Finding qualified talent locally is harder than it was a year ago, according to 60% of U.S. leaders who responded to Remote's 2025 Global Workforce Report. Companies are struggling to find the specific skills they need locally, while immigration pathways have tightened and AI is reshaping job requirements faster than many workers can reskill."
"Nearly half of U.S. leaders say talent shortages have cost them at least one business goal, such as missed expansions, delayed product launches, or revenue targets slipping when key roles weren't filled in time. When the right skills aren't available nearby, they must widen the search for employees."
"Nearly three-quarters (73%) of leaders expect that more than half of their new hires in 2026 will be based outside the U.S. Hiring international employees is becoming a strategy for local growth, as it helps organizations navigate local regulations and customer expectations more effectively."
Sixty percent of U.S. leaders report that finding qualified local talent is harder than a year ago. While overall hiring has slowed, competition for specialized skills remains high. Immigration pathways have tightened, and AI is rapidly changing job requirements, complicating hiring efforts. Many companies are now looking globally for talent due to local shortages. Nearly half of U.S. leaders have faced business goal setbacks due to talent shortages. By 2026, 73% of leaders expect a significant portion of new hires to be based outside the U.S.
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