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Job market for highly skilled workers remains volatile as AI redefines demand across sectors

Toptal's November 2025 High-Skilled Job Report found demand for experienced tech and professional services fell month to month but rose year over year, Stacker distributed the report.
Amid accelerating AI adoption, companies are reassessing business models and workforce needs as Toptal frames the global labor market as undergoing a structural reset.
Toptal calculated scores using Lightcast postings and compensation data and Indeed Hiring Lab trends, focusing on remote and hybrid roles requiring five or more years of experience with sharp sector divergences.
Senior, AI-fluent professionals are benefitting as senior, highly skilled professionals outperform generalists and entry-level workers, while employers reallocate investment toward adaptable experts, increasing competition among job candidates.
Preparing for 2026, companies refining operating models expect growing premiums on domain expertise and AI execution despite month-to-month volatility driven by the U.S. government shutdown and Thanksgiving.

Insights by Ground AI