A new indicator sheds light on HR trends in France for 2026. On March 12, 2026, Le Figaro Emploi Pro and Bluebirds unveiled their first employment barometer at an event gathering many HR professionals.
Conducted between December 2025 and January 2026, this study is based on feedback from over 300 HR decision-makers, executives, and recruiters. It describes a market characterized by cautious recruitment, a persistent talent shortage, an increasing role of AI, and new expectations from candidates.
For candidates in the French market, this barometer confirms that the selectivity of recruitment coexists with real tension on certain rare profiles, reinforcing the interest in targeting specific sectors in shortage rather than multiplying generic applications.