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What 500+ European Job Seekers Told Us About Hiring Communication Breakdown

Despite increased investment in hiring technology, candidate experience in EMEA isn’t improving. The tools have changed. The fundamental breakdown in communication has not.

TMP Worldwide’s 2026 research draws on two sources of evidence: a survey of more than 500 job seekers across the UK, Poland, Spain, France and Germany; and an objective audit of hiring processes scored against 40 key experience indicators across more than 20 sectors. Together, they reveal a cycle that only employers have the power to break.

Download the report to explore:

• How 63% of EMEA candidates were ghosted in more than half the roles they applied for and what it’s costing employers in reputation damage, revenue risk, and pipeline attrition
• Why post-application engagement scores are just 9 out of 100
• The communication gaps with the greatest impact on employer brand, talent quality, and the ROI of your AI investments
• What employers in Germany are doing differently to achieve the highest positive experience rate (47%)

Plus, you’ll get a communication checklist to strengthen your hiring process and improve the candidate experience.

Complete the form to download your complimentary copy of The Silent Treatment report.