The kind of People Companies Want in 2026
From Inside the Mind of Hiring with Dr. Mickey Fineberg: Business Psychologists Enabling the Selection and Preparation of Great Leaders by Transformation Talk Radio
February 3, 2026
About this episode
This episode discusses the key characteristics that hiring managers will prioritize in candidates for 2026 and beyond.
This show will focus on the key characteristics that hiring managers are prioritizing for 2026 and likely a good bit beyond. They are being more selective now and are trying to recruit people for all seasons, or truly well-rounded individuals. So, for hiring managers who want to achieve competitive advantage and job seekers who want to be ahead of the crowd, this episode is for you.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Mickey Fineberg
Topics covered
- hiring trends
- leadership characteristics
- job market 2026
- selective recruitment
- well-rounded individuals
Keywords
- hiring managers
- competitive advantage
- job seekers
- recruitment
- leadership
- well-rounded individuals
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Transformation Talk Radio
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