Talent Acquisition Insights

IDC Analyst Perspective: HCM Suites Versus Talent Acquisition Specialist Suites

In a crowded technology landscape, the proliferation of specialized talent acquisition technology suites and broader human capital management (HCM) suites can be a difficult space to navigate. Organizations face not only multiple solutions, but also must decide whether they want to consolidate their talent technology into wider HCM capabilities or pursue a more specialized approach…

What All Executives Need to Know About Hiring Right Now

The turbulent job market continues to put pressure on talent professionals to find and hire qualified talent. Significant challenges, including record levels of turnover and job openings have increased competition for employers. And most importantly, they have given job seekers a leg up in negotiations. Labor market and recruiting experts believe that the tight competition…

What the State of Recruiting Means for Enterprise Companies Today

The seismic shift during the last two years has turned the labor market on its head. In the aftermath of a global pandemic, supply chain interruptions, the turbulent global economic and political landscape, rising inflation, and changing worker expectations, candidates have made it clear they want more from employers. And they are empowered to ask…

How to Respond to an Uncertain Hiring Market with Talent Acquisition Technology

Recent data from the BLS has confirmed what we’ve all been experiencing in the labor market. While it’s still a great time to be a candidate, recruiting teams are more stressed than ever to quickly hire and onboard the right talent before their competitors. Qualified candidates are in high demand and have a long list…

Four Data Insights to Get Your Company Focused on the Candidate Experience

The seismic shift during the last two years has turned the labor market on its head. Candidates are firmly in control of the hiring process and employers have been left scrambling to respond to demands for higher compensation, an improved work/life balance, and focus on overall company values and culture, according to the 2022 Job…

Anecdotal to Action: Today’s Biggest Talent Challenges and How to Solve Them

ADP® Meeting of the Minds 2022 brought business and talent leaders together to highlight last year’s successes and strategize on tomorrow’s opportunities. In my discussions with numerous business leaders, I saw two themes repeatedly raised at this event — macroeconomics and people challenges. Let’s take a look at both of these items individually and determine…

2022 Job Seeker Nation: Key Insights Into What Workers Actually Want

This year’s annual Job Seeker Nation Report is out and it’s clear the labor market has entered an entirely new reality. Priorities and expectations in the workplace have drastically shifted over the past year as the dynamic motivations of the modern workforce continue to dominate the hiring landscape. With millions of available jobs in the…

The Journey to Holistic Talent Acquisition Technology

It may come as no surprise, but the talent acquisition technology landscape is bursting with solutions. An incredible number of tools to help address the multitude of challenges that exist within the most difficult hiring environment ever. This saturated market has led to organizations adopting individual point solutions to solve their most pressing recruitment needs. In…

Three Things to Consider When Evaluating Your Need for Talent Acquisition Tech

Putting in place the right recruiting technology for your business requires knowing your goals for talent acquisition and your overall recruiting complexity — both now and in the future. In response to the Great Resignation, companies are re-looking at their budgets for recruiting technology and planning to invest like never before. According to Aptitude Research,…

How to Apply Lessons Learned From Talent Acquisition Week Throughout 2022

Talent Acquisition Week had it all this year. During the last week of January, the TA community came together for a virtual event that focused on reinventing talent acquisition to move forward in 2022. From strategic budgeting, employer branding, candidate experience, and technology optimization to the essential focus on DEI initiatives and the importance of…