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📚👇 Our latest insights for TA leaders are right here, in the February edition of the Talentful newsletter!

🃏🎲 Our Private Poker Tournament at Transform 2026 is back! We’re hosting our exclusive Private poker tournament again this year and we want YOU in on the action! If you’re a TA or HR leader attending Transform 2026, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable VIP experience. Here’s what to expect: ♣️ Exclusive, high-energy, fake money poker tournament with 30 guests 🍸 Open bar & delicious canapés to keep the night going 💬 A unique opportunity to connect with peers in an unforgettable setting 🏆 A chance to win an incredible prize - a luxury getaway for two + $20,000 of Talentful services! It’s all about fun, so you don’t need to be a poker expert (or even know how to play). We’ll have expert poker players facilitating the game to guide you every step of the way! Sounds like fun? Seats are extremely limited - sign up now to secure your spot! Sign-up form is in the comments below! Please note this is a friendly poker tournament, designed purely for entertainment and connection — no real money will be used! 🎥 Want to see what you’d be joining? Check out last year’s event in the video below! #Transform2026

💬 “Fluctuating business needs was the challenge, and Talentful was the solution." When stepping into a new role at Intrinsic, Jason Gingrich quickly recognized that extra recruiting support was needed. But with hiring plans changing so much, investing in temps, vendors or contractors wasn't the solution. Instead he chose to work with Talentful - to help scale their teams without expanding their TA headcount. 🎥 Hear from Jason below

✨ We're proud to support HIGHER Community as sponsors of their 2026 'The State of Talent Acquisition' survey. The results of this survey provides a data-led snapshot of how forward-thinking teams are hiring, investing, and planning for the future. The insights cover: • Talent supply, mobility and workforce planning • AI in Talent Acquisition and the future of work • TA team design, capacity and investment • Employer brand, belonging and talent attraction • Recruiting performance and efficiency metrics If you're a TA leader, there's still time to add your voice and complete the survey, which also gives you first access to the insights. Complete the survey at: https://lnkd.in/ePdaR3is

We’re excited to be working with Harvey, the AI platform built for legal professionals. Harvey helps lawyers move faster and think deeper by applying AI to complex legal workflows, from research and drafting through to analysis and review. It is a product designed for real-world use in high-stakes environments. As Harvey grows its teams, Talentful is supporting their hiring with focused, hands-on talent partnerships built for scale. 🌟 See how Talentful supports scaling high-performing teams: https://lnkd.in/efycuq9Q

🤯 Ready for some real-talk about the world of tech and TA? Talentful CEO Chris Abbass is part of a brand new podcast, alongside Tracy St.Dic and Benjamin Sesser! The Debrief is coming soon. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the first episode (link in the comments).

📚👇 Don't miss our latest insights for TA leaders in January's edition of the Talentful newsletter!

🌎 You can hire anywhere. But candidates still want to belong somewhere. Candidates connect better with a localized employer brand, even if they are applying for remote roles at global companies. In fact, talent teams who lean into this can stand out from the crowd and gain an advantage. Here's what to focus on 👇 1️⃣ Show that you're there ↳ You might not have a nearby office, but that shouldn't stop you showing off other local proof points. Team imagery and using culture-driven language is a great way to do this. Canva is a great example of this. Check out how they bring their New Zealand presence to life on their careers site (page 3). 2️⃣ Lean in on employee-generated content ↳ Go where your talent is and start creating content which speaks directly to them. Whether it's day in the life videos or interviews. HubSpot has 'day in the life' videos for many of their most commonly hired for roles, used to show what remote work in their team is like. 3️⃣ Highlight your remote-focused EVP ↳ If you've got a remote-specific employee value proposition, share the benefits in a lot of detail. Not only what remote employees get, but also what they will experience too. Check out Webflow's careers page for an example of a brand which has embraced a remote-first EVP and communicated it clearly (page 5). — How do you stand out when hiring remotely? Full read in the comments 💬

What a year it's been! With 2026 right around the corner, we're looking forward to what the new year has in store. Happy New Year!

❄️🎄 Happy Holidays from everyone here at Talentful! We hope all our clients, partners and talentfolk have a fun and festive holiday season.