Instituto Reciclar identifies key career trends for 2026

An analysis by the Instituto Reciclar highlights key career trends for 2026, emphasizing the growing importance of soft skills and technical training in a rapidly transforming labor market. Carlos Henrique Lima, executive director of the institute, notes that socio-emotional competencies and adaptability to various work formats are becoming decisive factors for employability, particularly for young professionals entering the workforce.

According to the World Economic Forum’s 'The Future of Jobs 2025' report, the demand for continuous upskilling and reskilling will remain high. Projections suggest that by 2030, 59% of workers will require training and 29% will likely need to be reskilled for their current roles to keep pace with technological and structural shifts.