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World Congress 2026 Europe • Jul 9, 2026 • Session details

The 2026 Talent Pivot: Essential Trends for an Evolving Workforce

Bastian Eichler

The looming 18-million worker shortage requires HR leaders to abandon geography-bound hiring. Shift to international talent orchestration to fill critical tech roles 2.5 times faster.

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Tackling demographic shifts and talent shortages

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Understanding demographic shifts and changing global workforce priorities

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