The State of Global Hiring Report

We’re beginning to enter a new era in the way companies hire and manage their employees. At Deel, the global HR and payroll company, we've seen first-hand the global transformation in the way we work.

Our fourth annual State of Global Hiring report is the most comprehensive look at the hiring trends shaping workforces in every region of the world.

This year's report contains trends from over 1 million contracts derived from our partnerships with more than 35,000 companies. Our research uncovers fresh data and insights on how hiring progressed over 2024.

Key takeaways

• Gen Z Is Employers’ #1 Priority: Despite the narratives around Gen Z’s challenges adjusting to the workplace, companies are working hard to keep them happy — Gen Z saw the fastest salary growth (9%) in 2024 than any other generation.
• Domestic Hiring Is on the Rise: While organizations are still hiring remotely & globally, Deel’s data show a number of employers favoring candidates closer to home. In 2024, half of the cross-border hires in Great Britain were in the same time zone, while 41% of Germany’s cross-border hires lived within an hour of their employer’s time zone.
• Accountants Are Having a Moment: A shortage of accounting talent and an increasing need for companies to operate in multiple countries resulted in accountants securing bigger salary gains than software engineers. Last year, hiring (74%) and salaries (15%) grew faster for accountants than any other job group.
• Terminations Slowed Down: While hiring continues to rise, terminations are trending down across the globe. In the United States, terminations fell from their 2023 peak.

Download the full report to see the exclusive research insights