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AI Drives Digital Skills Demand as U.S. Tech Hiring Outlook Shows Resilience
U.S. tech hiring is cooling compared to last year but remains one of the labor market's bright spots. According to Experis' latest Tech Talent Outlook, tech employers in the U.S. report a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 46% for the fourth quarter of 2025 — down two points from Q3 and four points year-over-year, yet still ten points above the global average (36%) and among the top hiring outlooks worldwide.
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