Talent Acquisition Trends for 2026

Talent Acquisition Trends for 2026

Marketing Management — Wed., Dec. 17, 2025

Over half of talent acquisition leaders plan to add autonomous AI agents to their teams in 2026, according to recent research from Korn Ferry.

The report, based on a survey of 1,600 talent leaders from various companies and industries, found that 52% plan to incorporate AI agents next year.

Leaders say AI will impact operations/back-office and entry-level roles in 2026, and that critical thinking and adaptability are top skills they plan to hire for.

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