May 2026 HR Insights & Industry Report | HR Collaborative
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FREE DOWNLOAD | INSIGHTS & INDUSTRY REPORT

From Disruption to Direction

The workforce has changed. Engagement is falling & the old playbook isn't keeping up. This free report cuts through the noise and gives business leaders a practical path forward.

217K+

LAYOFFS Q1 2026

↓ 40%

UNDER-25 HIRING

$ 10 Trillion

IN LOST PRODUCTIVITY AT A GLOBAL LEVEL

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See what's shaping your workforce.

Key insights, workforce trends, and actionable strategies from HR Collaborative's experts.

WHAT'S INSIDE

Turn workforce data and trends into direction

The Great Stay
 

What it means for your workforce when employees stop moving & why staying isn't the same as being engaged.

What Good Hiring Looks Like Now

Skills-based hiring, faster processes, and risk-based prioritization. What's working in an uncertain market?

Six Generations, One Workforce

The three converging forces creating unprecedented pressure on organizations & how to lead through them.

The One Policy
to Revisit

Benefits, flexibility, and return-to-office & how to make smart adjustments without triggering disengagement.

The Real Cost of Disengagement

Data from Gallup and SHRM that makes the business case clear & puts a dollar figure on the risk.

If Hiring Freezes Tomorrow

​How to protect and grow your best people, build your internal pipeline, and stay ahead of flight risk.

69%

Of employees say their managers influence their mental health (SHRM)

70%

Of team engagement driven by the direct manager (Gallup)

2020

The last time U.S. employee engagement was this low (Gallup)

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What business leaders are saying about HR Collaborative.

"HR Collaborative is an outstanding organization. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and truly a pleasure to partner with. Their seamless processes and strong-focused approach make them a highly reliable HR partner."

SAKSHI ANAND, SENIOR MANAGER HR

ABOUT HR COLLABORATIVE

We help organizations find, keep, and grow great talent.

HR Collaborative helps businesses grow their most valuable asset: their people. We transform organizations through high-impact HR consulting, staffing, and recruiting services, powered by our community of fractional HR professionals.​

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