On-Demand Webinar

Hiring in 2026: What TA Leaders Need to Know about A.I. and the Economy

This webinar recording features Appcast's Chief Economist, Andrew Flowers.

A.I. and economic policy are shifting the recruiting landscape for talent acquisition professionals, just as businesses are planning for 2026. The A.I. talent wars are heating up for specialized talent, while for some workers, this automation wave is dramatically reshaping work. Coinciding with the A.I. evolution will be rippling effects from economic policy – tariffs, immigration, and interest rates are forces independently distorting the labor market.

During this time, Appcast’s chief economist Andrew Flowers will present our latest research on how A.I. and macroeconomic trends are impacting the world of recruiting – and what this means for the future of hiring.

Watch the recording to learn:

How A.I. is impacting the labor market – from a talent war for specialized skills, to an increase in automation among traditional white-collar jobs

The impact of tariff and immigration policy in 2026 on inflation and wage dynamics

Whether the U.S. and other global economies are poised to successfully weather policy uncertainty and avoid a recession next year

How to interpret recent job data revisions and assess whether the Bureau of Labor Statistics remains a reliable resource for recruiters and analysts

And more...

Meet the Speaker, Andrew Flowers

Chief Economist, Appcast

About Andrew:

Prior to joining Appcast in 2021, he was an economist for Indeed.com’s Hiring Lab
He was the quantitative editor at FiveThirtyEight.com
Began his career as an economic analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago

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