−14%: Recruiting team headcount is down 14% versus 2021, with the decline finally stabil

−14%

Recruiting team headcount is down 14% versus 2021, with the decline finally stabilizing — TA teams have reset at a leaner baseline.

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

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