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Where are the best and worst places to hire in Europe in 2026?
- Denmark, Switzerland and Ireland top Europe’s 2026 hiring destinations, driven by skills, productivity and trusted institutions.
- Germany remains in the top 10 but faces demographic pressure and rising labor costs according to the report.
- The UK ranks 12th, with Brexit uncertainty easing but regional investment gaps persisting in the services-led economy.
- France and Italy perform less strongly, hindered by rigidity and governance challenges.
- Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia and Bulgaria appear last with scores under 30.
- HR leaders say what matters most is having the right skills for current and future roles (51%).
- Productivity and strong tech capabilities follow as key factors (28%).
- Access to opportunity equality was seen as the least important factor by HR leaders.
- The study highlights Europe as a prime region for investment due to its large single market.
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