Hiring demand is back. But the playbook changed.

Companies still need talent. They just don't want to overhire, lay people off, and do it all over again.

So what are they doing instead?

In this episode of Stacked, we break down:

• The real reason RPO demand is gaining serious momentum again

• When to build internal TA vs bring in outside help

• Why AI is flooding pipelines with more noise, not better candidates

• How to actually build a hiring strategy that flexes with your business

If your hiring plans for 2026 feel uncertain, start here.