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French recruitment market trends

Overview

In late August 2026, recruitment forecasts for French companies remained positive despite economic uncertainty. A study by Robert Half indicated that 29% of companies planned to hire new employees on permanent contracts by the end of 2026, with significant demand in the IT and technology sectors, specifically for roles in cybersecurity and IT project management.

By mid-September 2026, the recruitment market showed signs of adaptation, characterized by increased selectivity and longer decision-making processes. While overall hiring volumes decreased, there was a persistent demand for expert and strategic profiles in fields such as finance and human resources. In regions like Finistère, recruitment efforts focused on technical and digital roles within the maritime, digital, and defense sectors, while agencies began navigating new regulatory requirements like the European AI Act.

Entities

Finistère · Robert Half · C. H Recrutement · Alexandre Tamagnaud · Happy to meet you

Timeline

6 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
French recruitment market shifts toward expert profiles and longer processes
The French recruitment market is seeing longer hiring processes and a shift toward expert profiles, while regional agencies in Finistère adapt to sector-specific needs and new EU AI regulations.
20 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
French companies plan new permanent hires through 2026
A Robert Half study shows 29% of French companies plan to hire new permanent staff by the end of 2026, with high demand in IT, cybersecurity, and finance.

Sources

agefi.fr · claudechappe.fr · esteval.fr · helloworkplace.fr · presseagence.fr