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With the New Year in full swing, experts are sharing their insights and predictions on what workplace trends will dominate in 2026. As artificial intelligence continues to make an impact, a common theme amongst the reports and articles shared in this listicle is a focus on soft skills, such as human connection and empathy, becoming ever more important.
7 Workplace Trends That Will Define 2026 (LinkedIn) [Article]
Among the 7 workplace trends shared by LinkedIn, human skills like communication, empathy and creativity are becoming even more valuable as AI continues to change the work landscape and reshapes how organizations operate.
40+ Canadian Job Market Trends for 2025–2026 (The Career Accelerators) [Article]
The Career Accelerators report that technology, automation, AI and remote work are reshaping jobs while key job categories are emerging such as data analysts, AI specialists and cybersecurity professionals.
2026 Hiring Trends: An End-of-Year Outlook (Symphony Talent) [Article]
Next year’s hiring landscape and talent trends will be defined by balancing innovation, human connection, technology and strategy, according to Symphony Talent.
2026 hiring trends: what you should expect for the year ahead (Robert Half) [Article]
Using data from 500 hiring managers and 1,000 workers across several industries, Robert Half explores the major labour market trends that will define hiring and retention in 2026.
Canada 2026 Salary & Hiring Trends Guide (Hays) [Guide]
The Canada 2026 Hays Salary & Hiring Trends Guide draws on survey responses from thousands of Canadian employers and employees. Some of the key points highlight the use of AI, employees investing in upskilling and the impacts of tariffs.
Canada’s Labour Market: More Jobs, Less Growth (Agilus) [Survey]
Using employment data from 2025, Agilus provides employers with information on what to watch for next year.
Canadian salary increases projected to slow to 3.1% in 2026 as employers tighten budgets (Yahoo! Finance) [Article]
Salary increases are expected to get smaller in 2026, according to compensation data from consultancy firms Gallagher and Normandin Beaudry. Yahoo! Finance reports the expected average salary increase is 3.1%, down from 3.5% in 2025.
HR trends 2026: Drive innovation while maintaining a human touch (APD) [Guide]
The guidebook from human resources solutions company APD offers employers insights to help navigate the complexities between technology and employee wellness.
Labour Market Outlook 2025 into 2026: 4 Trends You Can’t Ignore (Robert Half) [Article]
Canada’s labour market is expected to tighten in 2026 as employers struggle to find specialized talent with both technical and soft skills being in high demand. On the employee side, key trends for retention include work arrangement flexibility and a positive culture.
Recruitment Trends That Will Change by 2026 (Wandify) [Article]
Among the changes to expect in 2026 recruitment include skills-based hiring and balancing technology with genuine human connection.
Resilient by Design: The Skills Canadians Need Now and for the Future (Future Skills Centre) [Report]
Future Skills Centre highlights that soft skills are becoming the most in-demand and many jobs in the current and future landscape will require the mastery of several skills.
Workforce Trends Report 2026 (DHR Global) [Report]
This report looks at global 2026 workplace trends based on survey findings by DHR Global who surveyed 1,500 white-collar, desk-based knowledge workers across three geographic regions including Canada.
Workplace Intelligence Forecast for 2026: The 10 Trends Businesses Need to Focus On (Workplace Intelligence) [Report]
Workplace Intelligence reports on the top ten trends businesses need to focus on for 2026. The report says that 2026 will be a year of disruption at work, driven by a slowing economy, rising unemployment and rapid adoption of AI across roles.
