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In Part 1 of our Hiring in 2026 series, we explored two trends shaping recruitment today: ongoing concerns around candidate scarcity and the growing impact of AI-assisted applications.

Some of the biggest challenges facing talent acquisition teams today appear to contradict each other. More than half of UK recruiters say they can't find enough qualified candidates. At the same time, application volumes are increasing, and candidates have more tools than ever to help them apply for roles.

Recruitment teams across the UK are investing heavily in Talent Pools. Yet the problem isn't building them. It's using them.

Talent Acquisition professionals across a wide range of sectors are facing a shared quiet inefficiency at the heart of the most popular candidate sourcing channel. According to the data from the UK Candidate Attraction Report 2026, Careers Sites are used by 93% of organisations for candidate sourcing. Yet just 20% measure this sourcing channel on a regular basis.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in recruitment, instead it’s firmly embedded on both sides of the hiring desk.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16-20 March) is a global initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions revolving around neurodiversity. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organisations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognise the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.

Many Talent Acquisition teams are faced with a familiar challenge: expectations are rising, recruitment marketing budgets are tightening, and competition for the best talent is intensifying.

Hiring teams move fast, and so does the language they use. Whether you're new to talent acquisition or simply want to sharpen your understanding of industry terminology, this quick Recruitment Jargon Buster breaks down 10 of the key terms in modern recruitment.

In today’s competitive hiring landscape, candidate scarcity, tight budgets, and rising expectations mean that recruitment teams can no longer rely on intuition alone. To build a high-performing candidate sourcing strategy, Talent Acquisition teams require clear visibility into what’s working — and what isn’t. That’s where Candidate Sourcing Metrics come in to reveal all.