
The Great Junior Talent Dilemma
Businesses say they cannot find experienced talent — yet many are hiring fewer junior employees than ever before.
Your Chief People Officer – HR, People & Strategy

Businesses say they cannot find experienced talent — yet many are hiring fewer junior employees than ever before.

Employers are becoming less obsessed with traditional backgrounds.
Degrees matter less.
Job titles matter less.
Linear careers matter less.

For years, recruitment has revolved around polished CVs, keyword matching, and perfectly crafted LinkedIn profiles. In 2026, that model is starting to wobble. AI now