Drop in job postings signals more selective hiring processesThe global job market experienced a decline in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, with job postings down by 2,3% QoQ, according to GlobalData, suggesting that employers adopted a more cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty and rapid AI adoption. GlobalData’s latest report – Global Hiring Activity Trends & Signals – Q2 2026 – reveals that AI, big data, and cybersecurity remained the top tech themes for Q2 2026 job postings. “Job postings increased marginally in the US as well as in the UK,” says Sherla Sriprada, business fundamentals analyst at GlobalData. “In the Netherlands, job postings grew, supported by steady economic expansion, rising household expenditure, and increased public spending. The increase in automotive job postings was likely driven by new model launches and electric vehicle expansion.