SHRM Talent 2026

Jobma joined HR leaders and practitioners at SHRM Talent 2026 at the Gaylord Texan to explore how AI, skills‑based hiring, and data‑driven talent decisions are reshaping the talent lifecycle.

The event brought together talent acquisition leaders, HR professionals, and hiring technology providers for conversations around workforce adaptability, recruiting innovation, and building more effective talent strategies in a rapidly evolving hiring landscape.

Across sessions and discussions on the floor, there was a heavy focus on AI in HR, skills-based hiring, career agility, and building more adaptable talent strategies. A clear emphasis on creating hiring processes that scale efficiently while still maintaining a strong human connection throughout the candidate experience.

During the event, we connected with HR leaders, learned from industry discussions, and explored how organizations are approaching challenges like high-volume hiring, recruiting efficiency, and evolving candidate expectations in 2026.

Key themes discussed at the event included:

• Skills-driven talent strategies and skills-first hiring models
• AI and automation in recruitment workflows
• Reducing hiring friction through smarter processes
• Building adaptable and future-ready workforces
• Improving candidate engagement at scale

The event created valuable opportunities to exchange ideas with professionals across the HR community and gain insight into how talent acquisition teams are preparing for the future of work.