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The episode discusses the evolving landscape of global labor markets and the impact of technology on hiring practices.

Global Hiring in 2026 : New Roles, New Technology, and New Challenges Host: Steve Boese and Trish Steed Guest: Lauren Thomas , Labor Economist at Deel Summary On this episode of the HR Happy Hour , Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by Lauren Thomas to discuss into the evolving landscape of global labor markets. They explore the role of technology and the emerging opportunities in AI-related roles. Lauren shares insights from Deel's recent State of Global Hiring Report , revealing how companies are prioritizing talent over cost and the growing significance of local expertise in international expansion. Listen in! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Global Hiring and Labor Market Trends 04:08 Overview of Deel's Global Hiring Report and its Purpose 08:40 Capability Gaps as a Driver for Hiring in Tech 11:12 The Role of Soft Skills in Sales and Client Relation 18:22 Compensation Levels for AI Trainers 22:53 The Potential Influence of AI and Technology on Job Markets 29:28 Regional Hiring Trends and Diversity Across Different Markets 31:16 Opportunities for Small and Mid-Sized Companies to Leverage Global Talent Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you…

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Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed

Guest: Lauren Thomas

Topics covered

• global hiring
• labor markets
• AI technology
• talent acquisition
• compensation trends
• regional diversity

Keywords

• global hiring
• labor economist
• AI roles
• talent over cost
• local expertise
• compensation levels
• regional hiring trends

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Organizations: Deel

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