Worker Talent Market Report · August 2026
The state of global hiring
Real data from real hires on Worker — how long it takes to fill a role, where talent is, and what the best teams do differently.
This month at a glance
9 days
Median time-to-fill on Worker
72 hrs
Median candidate response time
91%
Retention after one year
$23K
Avg. annual savings per remote hire
Where talent is hiring
The market has gone global. Companies on Worker hire across engineering, design, data, product, and go-to-market teams — and the best candidates are no longer tied to one city.
- 40+Countries with active hiring
- 1.5M+Verified professionals
- 30K+Companies hiring on Worker
- 96%Placement satisfaction
Key findings
Remote hiring keeps rising
Remote roles now make up the majority of placements on Worker. Companies that open roles to global talent fill positions faster and at lower cost than those restricted to a single city.
Salary transparency wins
Job posts with a clear salary band receive significantly more qualified applications. Top talent filters for honesty — and rewards employers who publish real numbers.
Verified talent converts
Profiles with verified identity and experience are far more likely to reach shortlist and offer stages. Verification is the strongest signal of candidate quality on the platform.
Speed is the new perk
Companies that respond to candidates within 72 hours close hires at a much higher rate. The fastest employers consistently win the best candidates.
How we measure this
Figures are computed from placements, applications, and verified profiles on Worker over the trailing 30 days. We publish a fresh report each month so employers and talent can make decisions on current data.