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2026 Midyear Talent Check: Do You Know Where Your Talent Stands? | Talent Architects Ep. 1
Most TA teams can answer what they're doing; few can answer where they actually stand. In this episode, Christine Nichlos, founder and CEO of People Science and Hiregate, breaks down the biggest talent acquisition challenges of 2026 so far and what they reveal about where TA is heading.
In this episode, Christine covers:
Why more applications aren't producing more qualified candidates
Why AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare roles stay hard to fill even as hiring slows
Where AI actually helps recruiting, and where human judgment still has to lead
Why hiring manager delays cost more top…
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