Hire Smarter. Keep Longer.

The 2026 AdaMarie STEM Talent Playbook:

Published: November 10, 2025

Data-backed insights and actionable strategies to attract, engage, and retain the next generation of STEM professionals — before your competitors do.

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  • AI Is Reshaping Hiring

    AI tools are transforming sourcing, screening, and retention — but adoption outpaces readiness.

  • Skills-First Hiring is In

    Employers who prioritize portfolios, microcredentials, and real-world experience will fill roles faster.

  • Culture Isn't a Perk

    Companies that show development opportunities and authenticity in action keep talent 2x longer.

  • Digital-First Recruiting Wins

    Top STEM professionals live in niche communities and professional networks, and social channels.

“Early-career STEM professionals aren’t job-hopping aimlessly — they’re searching for growth, purpose, and alignment.”

Why You Need This Playbook

Hiring early-career STEM talent is changing fast and the old “post and hope” model isn’t cutting it. The 2026 AdaMarie STEM Talent Playbook reveals what’s shifting, what’s working, and how top employers are adapting to win and keep high-performing teams.

You’ll get:

  • Insights from 25,000+ STEM professionals across 150 disciplines

  • The top hiring trends defining 2026

  • A practical framework for the Attract → Engage → Retain talent cycle

  • Real examples of where companies lose and keep next-gen talent

  • A toolkit of actionable insights to strengthen retention and ROI

Download your roadmap to building a future-ready workforce that grows with you—not past you.