Hiring in 2026: Why the Old Rules Are Broken (and What to Do About It)

Hiring in 2026 looks nothing like it did even a few years ago, yet many businesses are still playing by outdated rules.

Candidates have more choice, higher expectations and less patience for generic job ads and slow recruitment processes. Meanwhile, hybrid working, AI-driven hiring tools and widening skills gaps mean yesterday’s recruitment strategies are falling flat in today’s landscape.

Join host Daniella Angel (Talent Acquisition Manager, Employment Hero) and industry heavyweights Shelley Vaisey (Human Matters) and Simon Ryan (Chapter 2 & C2 Health Talent) as they take a deep dive into what’s really making hiring harder and how forward-thinking businesses can flip the script.

In this session, we’ll talk about:

• Why traditional hiring approaches are no longer effective and what’s replacing them.
• How leading organisations are attracting top talent in an increasingly competitive market.
• Where AI and automation genuinely improve outcomes (and where they don’t)
• The design of roles and recruitment experiences candidates actually want to engage with
• What effective hybrid and remote hiring looks like in practice
• Operating through economic uncertainty and talent shortages without lowering the bar

You will walk away with practical, ready-to-use insights to strengthen your hiring strategy for 2026 and beyond.

Designed for hiring managers, HR leaders and business decision-makers, this session will equip you with practical, realistic strategies to stop chasing candidates and start building a hiring approach that delivers long-term results., practical plan to stay compliant and ahead of the curve.