Workplace Evolution: Key Hiring Shifts in 2025 & What's Next for 2026

As we approach the end of 2025, it's time to take a look back at the shifts we've witnessed in talent priorities and workplace expectations, while looking ahead to what 2026 might bring.

From the rise of autonomy to the dominance of career progression in EVP strategies, this year has fundamentally reshaped how organisations attract and retain talent.

Join us on Tuesday 16th December at 2PM GMT for our annual end-of-year data webinar, where we'll take a comprehensive look back at the talent landscape of 2025 and explore what's coming in 2026. Hosted by Flexa's CEO Molly Johnson-Jones, this panel discussion brings together leading experts Mark Crompton, VP Talent Attraction at Leonardo, Chris Woods, Regional Recruitment Marketing & L&D Lead at Mars, and Miranda Tate, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Merlin Entertainments to unpack the year's most significant shifts in candidate behaviour, workplace expectations, and hiring strategies.

Based on Flexa's extensive demand and supply data from millions of real candidate searches throughout 2025, our expert panel will share insights on:
🚀 A focus on growth - How career progression climbed into the top 10% of all EVP searches, and what ambitious talent really wants from employers
🤝 Persona-driven hiring - Deep dives into candidate personas including neurodivergent talent, carers, parents, and their distinct workplace needs
🎯 Mission-driven hiring - Which company missions attracted the most talent in 2025 and why purpose has become a dealbreaker
💰 Beyond the paycheck - The benefits that actually move the needle versus the trendy perks that have lost their appeal
📊 The evolution of flexibility - Why autonomy is the second most searched for culture, and what candidates actually mean when they say "flexible working" in 2026
🔮 Predictions for 2026 - What the data tells us about where talent priorities are heading and how to prepare your employer brand

Whether you're planning your 2026 talent strategy, refining your EVP, or trying to understand why certain roles are harder to fill than others, this session will provide data-backed insights and practical takeaways from those at the forefront of talent acquisition. You'll hear data-backed trends from real candidate behaviour and get your questions answered during our live Q&A.
Join us as we discuss what tomorrow's talent actually wants and how to position your organisation to win top talent in 2026.

P.S. Can't make it live? Register anyway to receive the on-demand recording and access the data that will inform your 2026 strategy.