Please join AFWA for our August 2026 Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, August 25th

11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Walden Club

Presenter: Bethany Chaffin, Practice Director for Finance & Accounting with Robert Half

Topic: Demand for Skilled Talent

Field of Study: Personnel / Human Resources

CPE Credit: 1 Hour

Presentation Overview: The Demand for Skilled Talent is your guide to what's happening with the hiring market and the latest recruiting trends for 2026. This presentation dives into how AI adoption, growing skills gaps and shifting business priorities are pushing companies to rethink how they attract, hire and retain talent. Attendees will also get insights about what skills and roles are most in demand now, the growing complexity of candidate evaluation, why succession and pipeline planning are essential to sustaining growth, and more.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the major labor market and hiring trends influencing demand for talent in 2026, including the impact of AI, skills shortages and shifting workforce dynamics.

Identify common hiring challenges—such as increased application volume, skills validation and talent scarcity—and strategies to address them effectively.

Recognize the role of upskilling, contract talent and specialized recruiting in closing skills gaps and supporting strategic priorities.

Learn why proactive succession and pipeline planning is critical for organizational continuity, knowledge transfer and long-term leadership readiness.

Bethany Chaffin is Practice Director for the Robert Half accounting and finance contract team, focusing on consulting and contract talent solutions. She has over 17 years experience helping both companies and candidates in the greater Chattanooga and North Georgia hiring market.

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Tickets

$30.00 Member Reservation

$35.00 Non Member Reservation

$0.00 First Time Guest Reservation

$15.00 Student Member Ticket