
The Real Reason Hiring Feels So Hard Right Now
It’s probably not the market.
In 2026, I keep hearing the same thing:
“Good people just aren’t out there.”
Your Chief People Officer – HR, People & Strategy

It’s probably not the market.
In 2026, I keep hearing the same thing:
“Good people just aren’t out there.”

Everyone says the market is tough.
“Candidates are scarce.”
“Salary expectations are unrealistic.”
“There’s no loyalty anymore.”
Maybe.

When a job search stalls, most candidates fall into one of two traps:
They apply harder — or they lose confidence.