AI and automation are strategic necessities
70% rank AI as their top priority, and 85% are actively investing in new technology to bridge capacity gaps.
2025 recruiting trends report
Talent acquisition in 2025: The efficiency imperative
We surveyed 205 Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Operations leaders to uncover how they are doubling down on technology, AI, and process optimization to meet growing demands while keeping their teams lean.
In this report, you will find
The efficiency imperative TA teams face
How 87% of companies plan to grow headcount, but 39% of recruiting teams expect to stay flat or shrink.
How teams are responding
Talent Acquisition is investing heavily in new technology and AI. Discover what 85% of teams are buying in 2025.
AI adoption reality and maturity levels
Where 96% of teams use AI in recruiting, and where most are missing the biggest opportunities.
Operational pain points and priorities
Manual work drags down productivity. See which investments separate high-performing teams from the rest.
Key takeaways
AI adoption is universal, but sophistication varies widely
96% of teams use AI in recruiting, with almost half describing themselves as "AI-enabled." However, usage concentrates on basic writing tasks rather than strategic applications.
Operational bottlenecks are creating daily friction
Beyond high application volumes, teams struggle with manual interview logistics, poor feedback quality, and fragmented tools that don't sync effectively.
Peer validation drives purchasing decisions
82% of TA leaders rely on recommendations when buying new recruiting technology. Peer networks cut through the noise.
Process discipline separates winners from the rest
While 79% conduct interview debriefs, only 53% use scoring rubrics, revealing a massive opportunity for teams to improve consistency and speed.
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Talent Acquisition is being tasked with higher goals and limited resources. See how your peers are responding.
See where teams are doubling down
Discover the specific technology investments, operational priorities, and AI applications that 200+ leaders are betting on to scale their impact.
Get the scoop on successful buying decisions
Understand what successful teams prioritize when buying tools, how they evaluate AI capabilities, and why consolidation is becoming critical.
Adopt proven best practices
Discover which structured interview practices drive results, how teams are addressing manual work, and where successful teams focus their process improvements.
Benchmark your team against peers
Compare your AI maturity, operational priorities, and technology challenges against similar organizations to identify your biggest opportunities.
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