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2026’s top talent acquisition priorities
The priorities, pressures, and strategic shifts shaping TA in 2026.
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What’s shaping talent acquisition
Talent acquisition is entering a critical phase. Rising application volumes, persistent skills shortages, accelerating AI adoption, and growing pressure to prove ROI are reshaping how TA teams operate. In 2026, success is no longer measured by speed alone, but by quality of hire, candidate trust, and long-term workforce impact.
2026’s top talent acquisition priorities report brings together insights from over 270 talent acquisition professionals and global TA leaders across APAC, Europe, and North America. It highlights the priorities that matter most in 2026, and how leading teams are responding.
What you’ll learn
- The top talent acquisition priorities shaping 2026
- How TA leaders are embedding AI and automation across the hiring journey
- Why candidate experience is a key competitive advantage
- How leading teams are proving TA’s strategic and business impact
- Why skills-based hiring is accelerating and how to do it well
- What modern, authentic employer branding looks like in 2026
Designed for TA leaders planning ahead
This is a practical, insight-led report focused on what’s working now, what’s shifting next, and how TA can deliver measurable business value in 2026.
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