2026 Talent and Workforce Outlook
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 12.30PM-1.30PM, Adelaide CBD
New event
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
📍 Venue: Level 9, 99 Gawler Place, Adelaide SA 5000
🥐 Catering: Coffee/tea & light lunch provided
The labour market in 2026 is shifting again, and so are the expectations placed on leaders. Presented by our team, this market update will unpack the key themes from our 2026 Market Report and translate them into practical leadership insights for business owners, senior leaders and managers navigating a more complex people landscape.
Key discussion areas will include:
• The 2026 hiring outlook and what it means for workforce planning
• How salary strategy, inflation and market confidence are influencing employee expectations
• The real drivers behind retention risk and why employees are choosing to leave
• How speed, structure and decision-making impact hiring success
• What employees value most in benefits, career development and management support
• Generational shifts shaping engagement, capability gaps and long-term participation
• How AI adoption is influencing HR priorities, talent acquisition and workforce planning
This session is ideal for business leaders and managers who want a clear, market informed perspective on what is changing in 2026 and how to lead confidently through it.
New event
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
📍 Venue: Level 9, 99 Gawler Place, Adelaide SA 5000
🥐 Catering: Coffee/tea & light lunch provided
The labour market in 2026 is shifting again, and so are the expectations placed on leaders. Presented by our team, this market update will unpack the key themes from our 2026 Market Report and translate them into practical leadership insights for business owners, senior leaders and managers navigating a more complex people landscape.
Key discussion areas will include:
• The 2026 hiring outlook and what it means for workforce planning
• How salary strategy, inflation and market confidence are influencing employee expectations
• The real drivers behind retention risk and why employees are choosing to leave
• How speed, structure and decision-making impact hiring success
• What employees value most in benefits, career development and management support
• Generational shifts shaping engagement, capability gaps and long-term participation
• How AI adoption is influencing HR priorities, talent acquisition and workforce planning
This session is ideal for business leaders and managers who want a clear, market informed perspective on what is changing in 2026 and how to lead confidently through it.
Peta Seaman
Peta's recruitment career began in 2010 after returning home from a career break travelling around the USA.
After joining the people2people group in 2017 where she successfully managed a team of recruiters in Western Sydney, Peta returned to SA in 2019 to establish a people2people office in Adelaide’s CBD. In her first year, she led the Adelaide team to be awarded p2p’s office of the year for 2020.
In 2023, Peta became a Director of Edge Recruitment when Edge joined forces with people2people and was promoted to Managing Director of Edge Recruitment in April 2024.
2025 Employment & Salary Report
Stay ahead of your market across Australia
Take a closer look at what’s driving hiring in your industry, from shifting employer priorities to the roles most in demand. This comprehensive report reveals the key trends shaping recruitment and workforce strategy this year, providing your business with a competitive edge in today’s uncertain labour market.
- Benchmark your company's attraction and retention strategies
- Find out what job seekers are looking for in 2025
- Identify emerging and current hiring and salary trends
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