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Workforce Trends, Talent Strategy & Hiring Solutions | CCCT with Hays EVP Alex Powell

January 22, 2026 • CCR Magazine

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In this episode of Commercial Construction Coffee Talk (CCCT), CCR Publisher and Editor David Corson sits down with Alex Powell, Executive Vice President at Hays, to discuss workforce strategy, talent shortages and the future of work.

Hays is a global leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, providing advisory services that include learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning. As a long-term leadership partner to its clients, Hays invests in lifelong relationships that empower both people and organizations to succeed.

In this conversation, Alex shares insights into how Hays helps businesses navigate today’s evolving labor market by combining data-driven intelligence, meaningful innovation and global scale. From inclusive and equitable workforce strategies to early-career talent development and employer value proposition design, Hays supports organizations in building resilient, future-ready teams.

Last year alone, Hays helped more than 280,000 people find their next career opportunity. With a presence across the UK, Asia Pacific, Continental Europe and Latin America, Hays employs approximately 12,800 professionals worldwide, partnering daily with clients and candidates to power the world of work.

Whether you’re facing hiring challenges, planning workforce transformation or looking to better understand talent trends shaping your industry, this conversation delivers practical insight from one of the world’s leading workforce solutions providers.

Learn more about Hays’ global strategy and results at www.haysplc.com
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Website: http://www.haysplc.com

alex.powell@hays.com

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