The Employer Perspective

Apply It! Leverage the insights from this article to: • Examine how the top three trends from 2026 align with the real-world experience of industry leaders. • Learn how industry stakeholders, including hiring managers and senior leaders, apply information from the Trends report to team development and programming decisions. • Hear insights directly from professionals in leadership roles, shedding light on their perspective of how the Trends report can evolve to match industry shifts. • Explore how the Trends report can be adapted to better meet the needs of employers in the fitness, wellness, and sports science sectors, as well as stakeholders in university and healthcare settings.