2026 Recruitment Trends

Key forces shaping hiring and workforce strategy

Download this report to explore the forces redefining how organisations attract, hire, and grow talent — featuring insights from leading TA, HR, and workforce experts.

In this year’s edition, we break down the biggest shifts impacting recruitment today: from AI’s accelerating influence and new regulations to rising expectations around trust, transparency, and candidate experience.

With expert commentary, practical guidance, and real-world examples, this report will help you navigate a rapidly changing talent landscape with clarity and confidence.

What to expect:

• The next phase of AI in HR & TA
  How AI is reshaping roles, skills, processes, and workforce planning — and what TA leaders need to prioritise in 2026 to stay ahead.

• Regulation & radical transparency
  The impact of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, AI governance, data privacy, and what increased scrutiny means for hiring teams.

• Workforce planning and the rise of skills-based hiring
  Why skills — not job titles — will define workforce strategy, and how TA teams can move from reactive recruiting to skills intelligence.

• AI on both sides of the table
  Candidates are now using AI too. Learn how this is changing trust, verification, assessments, and the recruiter–candidate dynamic.

• Candidate experience & employer brand
  Why these remain strategic differentiators even in cautious markets — and how to build trust at every touchpoint.

This report will help you:

• Learn from leading industry experts, researchers, and TA practitioners
• Build forward-looking strategies grounded in skills, data, and transparency
• Strengthen your hiring foundations with practical takeaways you can implement immediately
• Confidently navigate the evolving recruitment landscape of 2026

Are you ready to navigate the next era of recruitment? Download the 2026 trend report and stay ahead of the curve.