Engineering talent priorities evolve throughout their careers. While Gen Z places the greatest emphasis on career progression and learning opportunities, Millennials prioritise work-life balance. As careers progress, financial stability, job security and time to recover become increasingly important.

The 2026 Engineering Talent Expectations Benchmark is a visual guide based on most recent Randstad Employer Brand Research. For HR leaders looking to better understand what engineering professionals value, discover:

• See the top employer drivers influencing attraction and retention
• Explore how priorities change across career stages
• Understand what shapes healthy work-life balance for engineering talent
• Identify where employee expectations consistently outpace employer delivery

Don't build your employer value proposition on assumptions. Download the benchmark and understand what engineering talent values most.