The world of work is shifting faster than ever before.
Organisations are navigating the push and pull of return-to-office (RTO) policies, the rise of AI-driven tools, and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Each of these forces in isolation would be challenging for even the most seasoned HR and talent leaders, but combined, they’re redefining the very foundation of recruitment strategies.
With the challenge both very real and prevalent for many people leaders, we’re delighted to partner with HireRight for a VIP roundtable, bringing to life how we can adapt to this new environment while staying compliant, competitive, and connected to candidate expectations. Together, we’ll explore the interplay between RTOs, AI, and regulatory change, and how they can be harnessed to build smarter, more resilient recruitment strategies.
The conversation will be attendee-led, yet will follow the below themes:
- Compliance Considerations: How will recent and upcoming compliance updates (such as the UK’s Employment Rights Bill) impact your hiring processes in 2026 and beyond?
- AI in the Employment Process – How is the use of generative AI impacting the recruitment process, for employers and their candidates?
- Talent Acquisition in turbulent times – How are you balancing speed, quality and candidate expectations?
Where can AI genuinely accelerate and improve recruitment processes, and where does it risk bias, compliance challenges, or damaging candidate trust? How can we adopt AI effectively whilst keeping the “human” at the centre of hiring? With evolving regulations influencing everything from data protection to fair hiring practices, how can organisations build agile recruitment strategies that remain compliant while still being innovative?
Both the candidate and client are now incorporating aspects of AI into their hiring journey, yet what impact is this having on the candidate experience, the efficiency of the hiring process and quality control for the client?
