How Lean Talent Marketing Teams Can Drive Big Outcomes in 2026 

Talent Marketing Leaders in the Discussion:

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Heather Leszczewicz, Recruitment Marketing Manager
Conagra Brands

Claire Mason

Claire Mason, Employer Branding Manager
BASF

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Lucia Roith, Sr. Project Manager, Talent Acquisition Brand Management
H&R Block

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Vanessa Sain-Dieguez , Talent Attraction Leader
Moderator

Even at the world's largest companies, recruitment marketing and employer brand teams are often lean, sometimes a team of three, or even one.  

And in our latest benchmark, 84% of talent marketing leaders told us they’re not adding headcount in 2026. 

When expectations are high and resources are tight, there’s no room for wasted time, effort, or budget. That’s why we’re bringing together senior talent marketing leaders who know what it takes to lead high-impact teams.

Download the recording of our panel on what it really looks like to lead a small but mighty talent marketing team. What you'll learn:

  • Where to focus time and energy for the biggest ROI (and how to push back on low-impact work)

  • Creative ways to build bridges and find cross-functional partnerships

  • How to improve your reporting and dashboards to prove value

  • Where AI and tech can stretch your capacity — and where to lean on peers

Download the Recording