In this session, LaborIQ chief economist Mallory Vachon will break down what the latest labor market data reveals about where hiring and compensation are really headed. 

Expect a clear-eyed look at the forces reshaping today's job market – shifting compensation expectations, a shrinking talent pool, and how (or if) AI is reshaping personnel strategy. 

You'll walk away with what the data says HR and TA leaders should be prioritizing in 2026 and 2027. 

Key Takeaways:

• Where hiring and compensation are headed in 2026 and 2027, based on the data
• The biggest forces driving change in today's labor market – and where AI fits among them
• How to build a workforce strategy grounded in evidence, not headlines

Mallory Vachon is the chief economist at LaborIQ®, a compensation management software platform. At LaborIQ, Mallory leads the research and data teams that produce key insights and forecasts related to the labor market.

Her main focus is providing sophisticated yet accessible analyses that inform business decisions and an understanding of labor market and compensation dynamics. Mallory's expertise lies in supplying business leaders and their HR teams with actionable insights into business, talent, and compensation strategies.

Her work has been featured in publications such as Bloomberg, Fortune, Business Insider, The Dallas Morning News, and S&P Global Market Intelligence, bringing more than a decade of experience in labor markets, economic research, and thought leadership.

Mallory received her Ph.D. in Economics from Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

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