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February 17, 2026
By Annie Hammer

Beyond the Grand Opening: Retail Hiring for Store Openings

A new store succeeds when the right talent is hired early, led by intentional culture-carriers, and supported by internal mobility pathways that transform a high-pressure opening into long-term brand success.

February 17, 2026
By Annie Hammer

Effective Retail Hiring Strategies That Drive Customer Experience in 2026

Discover five retail hiring strategies for 2026 to overcome workforce challenges and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

February 6, 2026
By David Ingleson

The rise of solar and wind in Europe and the impact on skills

Discover how the European revolution in solar and wind is transforming the skills landscape in the energy sector in 2026.

January 20, 2026
By Lynne Gardner

Uncomfortable truth for financial services TA leaders

By 2026, financial services TA won’t be about hiring faster – it will be about building skills intelligently. Legacy, job-title–driven models are already becoming obsolete.

January 13, 2026
By Iain Simmons

2025: The Inflection Point That Changed Talent Acquisition for Good

2025 was the inflection point for talent acquisition, where AI acceleration and cost pressure stripped away old assumptions and clarified what matters.

January 13, 2026
By Tracy Soraghan

Twenty Years of Talent Tech: What Endures, What Evolves, What Matters

Reflecting on 20 years in talent: how we moved from searching for names to unlocking the value of AI through curiosity, discipline, and a skills-first mindset.

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