2026 Talent and Workforce Outlook

Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 12.30PM-2.00PM, Perth CBD

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📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, 25 March 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
📍 Venue: Level 6, 182 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
🥐 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, 25 March 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
📍 Venue: Level 6, 182 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
🥐 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.

Kim Padmore

Kim began her career in recruitment in 2010 and has since gained a breadth of experience in Perth, Sydney and London. She has recruited for a wide range of law firms, from sole practitioners through to some of the largest and most prestigious legal and professional services firms in the world. Having left people2people in 2015 to experience life in the UK, Kim returned to Australia and set up people2people in Perth, developing a successful Legal Support specialisation.

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