Insights inspired by a Forbes expert roundtable Forbes recently spoke with 10 workplace leaders about what’s coming next. Their answers point to five shifts that will shape how companies hire, lead, and retain talent in 2026. Here’s what matters most. 1. AI will rise, human skills will matter more Automation will keep accelerating. That part…

At PRO-Global Search, we increasingly see senior executives turn to career coaching not because they lack experience, but because the market they are entering has fundamentally changed. Most leaders we work with have not actively searched for a new role in many years. Their career moves were previously driven by trusted networks, investor relationships, and…

Demand for employees with practical AI skills is rising fast across Europe and the MENA region. This autumn showed a clear shift. According to aggregated data from several regional job platforms, vacancies mentioning AI tools or AI-related competencies grew by about 29 percent compared to the same period last year. Some sectors saw far stronger…

At Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon, one insight from the HR discussions stood out: the new generation is more adaptable, and that adaptability is their greatest strength. In a world where technology, markets, and business models change faster than ever, adaptability is becoming the top skill every company needs. Younger professionals have grown up in…

The world of work is changing fast, and the next five years will bring more opportunity, and more choice than ever before. Whether you’re starting out, looking to switch fields, or aiming to future-proof your career, here’s what’s coming your way. AI won’t take your job, but someone using AI might Artificial intelligence will become…

According to Thomson Reuters’ Future of Professionals Report 2025, AI adoption is projected to free up roughly 240 hours annually per legal professional. That’s an entire month of regained productivity. Imagine what could be achieved if those hours were reinvested into strategic decision-making, client relationships, or innovation. Across law and finance, the numbers speak for…

Many candidates wonder why employers rarely explain the real reason for rejection.In reality, this is not a matter of politeness – it is a matter of law, compliance, and risk management. Around the world, especially in Europe and the United States, strict regulations such as GDPR and EEOC define how companies can communicate feedback. In…

We’ve all been there: your turn comes up in a meeting, and suddenly your heart’s racing. Speaking up at work can feel intimidating, but confidence isn’t something you’re either born with or not. It’s a skill, and like any skill, it gets easier the more you practice. Here are seven simple ways to start sounding…

Germany’s Chancenkarte, or “Opportunity Card”, was introduced in 2024 to make it easier for skilled workers to come to Germany even before securing a job offer. It allows applicants to enter the country for up to a year, search for employment, and if successful, transition to a longer-term residence permit. For many applicants, one of…

Asking, “What’s your company culture like?” often gets you a generic, rehearsed answer. If you want to understand how a workplace really operates, you’ll need sharper questions. Here are 15 that go beyond the surface. 1. What does the first month look like for a new hire? This will give you a sense of how…