82%: Once candidates reach the offer stage, 82% accept

82%

Once candidates reach the offer stage, 82% accept — the highest offer-acceptance rate since 2021, even as hiring cycles lengthen.

Source: Gem · 2026 Recruiting Benchmarks Report (2025) [74]

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