Emapta's Talent Heatmap

A comprehensive overview of the most in-demand outsourced roles worldwide across 10 core business functions

How the Most In-Demand Roles Rank Emerging demand Peak demand High demand Growing demand Steady demand

About the rankings

These rankings identify the top 10 outsourced roles within each business function, from highest demand to tenth highest, based on the proprietary Emapta Global Talent Demand Index™.

How the 150 Most In-Demand Roles Rank

Emerging demand

Some of the highest-value outsourcing opportunities available right now. Companies that act on these roles now will gain a significant competitive advantage.

50 roles in this tier

Peak demand Index 76 – 100

The most actively outsourced roles in this business function right now. Competition for this talent is at its highest.

16 roles in this tier

High demand Index 51 – 75

Above-average outsourcing activity. These roles are moving fast and worth prioritizing this quarter.

21 roles in this tier

Growing demand Index 26 – 50

Demand is building. A good time to start a pipeline before competition increases.

20 roles in this tier

Steady demand Index 1 – 25

Steady activity in this business function today. Monitor for movement and revisit as priorities shift.

43 roles in this tier

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