2026 Talent Acquisition Trends: An Executive Panel

2026 will be a defining year for Talent Acquisition.

TA leaders aren’t just facing one disruption, but several at once, and there’s no proven playbook for navigating what comes next.

AI has moved from experiment to infrastructure, fundamentally changing how work gets done and what it means to be “qualified.” At the same time, budget pressure and a softer labor market are forcing TA teams to justify their value when hiring volumes are down. Even while business leaders still demand scarce, future-critical skills.

These forces are raising a deeper question for the function: What is the role of Talent Acquisition when success isn’t just filling requisitions, but helping the business prepare for the future of work?

On January 27, Veris Insights will host an executive panel featuring:

• Jill Lacy Green, Director Talent Acquisition at State Farm
• Fred Roneker, Vice President – Global Talent at Procter & Gamble
• Ron Wages, Director, Talent Acquisition at Duke Energy Corporation
• Dr. Andrew Monroe, VP of Research at Veris Insights
• Jacynta Smith, Network Director, Recruiting Executive Network at Veris Insights

Grounded in Veris Insights’ 2026 TA Trends research and real-world leadership experience, the panel will explore the shifts reshaping Talent Acquisition, and what they mean for how TA leaders should operate, partner with the business, and define impact in the year ahead.

Register to join the conversation.