Workforce Workshop

The NEW Recruiting Playbook: Winning Talent in a Hybrid Work World

Episode Summary

Hybrid work has rewritten the rules of recruiting — from how candidates choose employers to how companies attract global talent. In today’s episode, Chiraz Kelly breaks down the seismic shift that began in 2020 and how it continues to transform hiring in 2025. We explore how hybrid work reshaped candidate expectations, employer branding, global hiring strategies, interviewing, onboarding, performance metrics, and the role of technology in modern talent acquisition. Whether you're a recruiter, HR leader, hiring manager, or a professional navigating the new workplace, this episode will help you understand the changing landscape — and how to stay ahead of it.

Episode Notes

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why hybrid work is now a top candidate deal-breaker
• How the geography of hiring has changed forever
• The new employer branding formula for hybrid organizations
• The role of AI, virtual assessments, and digital onboarding
• Why offices must become magnets, not mandates
• The new performance metrics for hybrid employees
• What the future of recruiting looks like—blended, borderless, and human

Hybrid work isn’t just a shift. It’s a transformation. And the companies that embrace it will win the next decade of talent.

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