Talent Monitor: The flexible labour market across sectors
The flexible labour market is shrinking, but rates remain surprisingly high. What is really happening behind the numbers? In this third edition of the 2026 Talent Monitor, Intelligence Group and HeadFirst Group analyse the state of the flexible labour market across different sectors: government, energy, financial services, logistics, transport and manufacturing.
✅ Development of the share of flexible professionals by sector (central and local government, energy, financial services, logistics)
✅ Trends in assignments, applications and hourly rates in the flexible labour market
✅ Sector-specific differences in scarcity, competition and professional mobility
✅ The impact of enforcement on false self-employment and economic developments on the market
Who is this for?
For HR professionals, policymakers, recruiters, staffing companies and self-employed professionals who want to stay in control of a changing market.
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