Recruiting Trends 2026

The talent market is changing fast, and business leaders need to stay ahead. From quiet hiring and skills-based recruiting to retention strategies and emerging challenges, this session will give you practical insights to attract and keep the talent your business needs for long-term success.

Learn Why...
Why “quiet hiring” is gaining traction, and how to use it effectively
How to shift from credentials to skills for better hiring outcomes
Practical ways to strengthen retention and employee experience
Emerging risks like fake candidates and rising benefit pressures

Rebecca Kirkland joined the recruiting team at KMA in 2020, which merged with Skillcloud Consulting in March 2026. She has experience with all aspects of full cycle recruiting and recruiting operations from job posting development and management, volume recruiting, applicant tracking system management, onboarding, reporting and metrics, and candidate connections and interviews.

Rebecca holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Maine at Orono, a Masters’ Degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University, and she completed a Masters’ program in Educational Leadership at California Lutheran University.
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