In a recent LinkedIn post, Hung Lee highlights a series of upcoming webinars designed to offer insights and reflections as the year draws to a close. Lee, who notes he is “downing tools on the 20th December,” has curated four distinct sessions covering critical topics for the talent acquisition and broader business landscape.
End-of-Year Webinar Series Focuses on Key Industry Challenges
The webinar series kicks off with a session on combating candidate fraud, a growing concern amplified by the rise of remote work and artificial intelligence. Lee frames this as a “core theme for Talent Acquisition in 2025.” The session aims to address whether AI can offer a technical solution to this escalating problem.
“Candidate Fraud has become a core theme for Talent Acquisition in 2025, as the combination of remote work + AI has increased the risk surface area at the top of funnel. Does David Head CEO of Endorsed have the technical solution?”
Following this, Lee presents a comprehensive review of 2025, dissecting key areas such as sourcing, employer branding, and recruitment operations (RecOps). This session promises a deep dive into how these disciplines have evolved, posing the question: “Is 2025 the year sourcing changed forever?” The discussion will also explore the unexpected impact of AI on employer branding and RecOps.
Economic Headwinds and AI Dominate Future Discussions
A significant portion of Lee’s announced webinars delves into the interplay between the economy and AI, and their profound influence on recruitment. One session, titled “REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2025 – ECONOMY & AI,” is set to explore how economic factors like high business costs and slow growth, alongside the rise of AI as an alternative to headcount, have shaped recruitment narratives in 2025.
As Hung Lee points out, “Everything we do in recruitment is downstream of economics.” This session aims to leverage the lessons learned from 2025 to better prepare the ‘People Business’ for the anticipated trends of 2026. The discussion is slated to feature notable guests, including Neil Carberry OBE, Belinda Johnson, and the Rt Hon Chloe Smith.
Exploring ‘996 Culture’ and Leadership Models
Further broadening the scope, Lee’s lineup includes a discussion on the “996 culture,” a term originating from the fast-paced tech scene, referring to a demanding work schedule of 9 hours a day, 6 days a week. The webinar, featuring Brad Rose of Chapter 2, will investigate whether this intensive work model, sometimes dubbed ‘founders locking in,’ represents a return to a ‘work hard / play hard’ ethos crucial for frontier leadership.
Lee concludes his post with a note of gratitude to his audience, stating, “THANK YOU for everyone who has supported these webinars this year. I wouldn’t be doing them if you didn’t keep showing up and contributing week in, week out.” He then invites engagement for the future, asking his followers about their preferences for topics in 2026.
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This article is based on insights shared by Hung Lee on LinkedIn.
📅 Originally posted on December 9, 2025 | View original post on LinkedIn →