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LinkedIn’s 2026 Talent Velocity Advantage Report is now live and shows an overwhelming majority of Chief People Officers believe that:AI is accelerating the integration of HR and technology functions There’s an increasing need for real-time skills visibility and resourcing insights. Their  organization will increasingly organize teams based on the skills needed for a specific task or project instead of focusing on job titles. What insight from the Talent Velocity Report most challenged how you think about career growth or workforce planning today—and why? 

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No matter how sharp your search filters are or how personalized your InMail copy is, great hiring rarely happens in isolation. Recruiting is a collaboration, and one of your most important partners in the process is the Hiring Manager. Even if you’re working at a smaller organization where you wear both hats yourself, understanding how each of these roles function in the hiring process will improve your approach to sourcing great talent. Here are three common challenges recruiters face when collaborating with hiring managers with practical strategies to navigate them:1. Vague or Shifting Role RequirementsChallenge: The job description is unclear, incomplete, or constantly changing, even after you've started your search.Strategy: Start with a strong intake. Whether you facilitate an active conversation or ask clarifying questions after receiving the job description, be sure you know:What truly differentiates a good fit vs not a fit? What skills or experiences predict success? Where can

As I’ve scrolled through my LinkedIn feed this week, I’ve seen a surge of posts about return‑to‑office policies. It got me thinking: one organization’s shakeup can be another’s sourcing opportunity, as long as recruiters know how to tap into it. If your company offers hybrid or remote work, try adding organizations that are shifting to onsite‑only policies in the Companies filter of your Recruiter search. This helps surface talent who may be feeling the impact of those changes and quietly considering a move to an organization whose policies align to their preferences. When you reach out via InMail, reference your organization’s flexibility as a personalized motivator. This small tweak helps you connect with high‑intent talent that a purely skills‑based search might have overlooked. Staying tuned into market trends helps you highlight what makes your opportunities stand out — and uncover silver linings hidden in plain sight. 💬 What other “silver lining” sourcing strategies do you use?

Globally, AI will change the skills required across most occupations. LinkedIn Learning’s AI learning content offers more than 1300 expert-led courses in seven languages, which can help build critical AI/Gen AI skills. Download LinkedIn Learning’s AI Upskilling Framework on-demand mapping, designed to make it easy for organizations to upskill employees across their businesses based on their function and skills needs.👉🏼 Tip: Download content map below.

Use this content mapping to easily recommend learning content, aligned to the LinkedIn Learning Leadership and Management Career Progression Framework, to build the leadership pipeline of the future.👉🏼 Tip: Download content map 📎 below.  

 The new year is a natural moment to set goals, reflect on where you've been, and figure out what actually makes you happy. If you get these right, then you've built a foundation for real growth.👉🏼 Tip: Download the interactive calendar below. ⬇

Hey Community! Interested in sharing your perspective with peers through a Community article written by members, for members? Our Peer Perspectives articles are a space to exchange real-world insights, lessons learned, and practical takeaways with fellow talent professionals.If you have experience, ideas, or approaches that could help others in the Community, we would love to hear from you. This is your chance to contribute meaningful thought leadership, spark conversation, and add your voice to the collective knowledge of the Talent Community.Take a step toward becoming a recognized voice in the Talent Community ⭐️ by authoring a Peer Perspective article and earn some LinkedIn swag along the way.🖊️ We would love to hear your ideas, apply now in the interest form!

The results are in: AI is "in" for 2026––as long as it is used to improve, and not detract from, your workflows and candidate engagement strategies. We know that AI-Assisted Search in Recruiter is one way to help you connect with great talent faster. That process starts with writing an effective prompt.Prompting isn’t just typing a job title and crossing your fingers. It’s a skill that blends clarity, context, and creativity. When you get it right, the AI becomes a powerful partner in surfacing stronger, more relevant candidates fast. It prevents you from spending manual time and effort adding filters to your search and can also serve effective recommendations for refining the talent pool if you get stuck.The prompting skills you build in Recruiter also spill into everything else you do. If you can craft an effective search prompt, you can also apply that same methodology to requesting an AI agent to summarize your intake notes or generating innovative ideas for hiring strategies.💬 Ho

Writing great InMails shouldn’t slow you down, and the candidate shouldn’t feel like they received a bulk message. AI-Assisted Messaging helps you move faster without losing the personal touch that candidates expect.📊 Did you know?Organizations that use AI in their hiring workflows attract 17% more in-demand talent than those that don’t.💡 Why recruiters are using AI-Assisted MessagingAI-Assisted Messaging helps you move faster and stay personal by: Drafting tailored outreach in seconds using the role and candidate profile Helping you strike the right tone (intro, follow-up, warm, or direct) Reducing time spent on repetitive InMail writing Giving you a strong first draft that you can edit and make your own    🚀 The AI-Assisted InMail ChallengeHaven’t tried it yet? Let’s change that.Your January challenge is to send at least one AI-Assisted InMail, and then tell us about it! Run a search in Recruiter and select a candidate Select Draft with AI to draft an AI-Assisted InMail

While trendsetters from industries like fashion and media are declaring what is officially "in" and "out" for 2026, I wanted to kick off the new year in our group by doing the same. After digging into sources like Gartner, WSJ, and LinkedIn's own research, here’s my take on Talent Acquisition trends for 2026: ✅ INAI-Driven RecruitingAI is no longer optional; it’s embedded in sourcing, screening, scheduling, and analytics. Tools like LinkedIn’s Hiring Assistant help recruiters cut profile review time by 60% while boosting InMail acceptance rates.Recruiters as Strategic Talent AdvisorsThe role is shifting from admin tasks to talent strategy: advising on workforce planning, role design, and long-term hiring outcomes.Talent Communities & Employer BrandingCompanies with active alumni networks and referral programs report faster time-to-hire and stronger candidate engagement. Building these communities and maintaining engagement with past applicants is now a competitive edge. ❌ OUTDegree

Hi everyone, I’m Pete tech recruiter with expertise in cyber security & IT, nearly 20 years experience, and always love learning new things. Look forward to engaging with you on here.