2026 Talent Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary 02

The Talent Landscape in Greater Grand Rapids

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The Labor Market Rebalanced

04

Employment Trends

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Greater Grand Rapids’ Competitive Edge

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Demographic Shifts

07

24-to-35-Year-Old Workers

08

Diverse Populations

09

Employer Adaptability

10

Wages

11

Employee Retention

12

AI and the New Era of Work

14

The Right Place: Talent Services

16

Data Appendix

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Authors Page

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