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2025 Talent Acquisition Outlook Report

Annual survey of industry trends and priorities

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Executive summary

As we move into 2025, talent acquisition is at another pivotal moment.

One-third of TA leaders are dissatisfied with their efforts, up from 25% last year. The reasons are clear: competition for top talent is fiercer, budgets are shrinking, and an influx of unqualified candidates is creating challenges. Yet, within these challenges lies opportunity for those ready to adapt.

One glaring gap remains: data visibility. A striking 85% of TA professionals report subpar access to data across the recruitment funnel. Without insights from attraction to hire, decision-making is hindered — a risk that’s too costly in today’s environment.

Looking ahead, the key imperatives for 2025 are clear: boost data visibility, engage top candidates with precision targeting, upskill internally, partner wisely, and implement scalable solutions. Leaders who embrace these shifts will thrive; those who don’t risk falling behind.

This report explores five key areas that will shape the future of talent acquisition:

  1. The paradox of increasing hiring volumes and stagnant budgets
  2. The widening gap in talent acquisition maturity across organizations
  3. The shift towards data-driven precision in recruitment strategies
  4. The transformative potential of AI and other emerging technologies
  5. The critical imperatives for talent acquisition leaders in 2025 and beyond

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2025 at a glance: Key findings


33
%
of TA leaders are dissatisfied with their efforts
85
%
report poor data visibility across the recruitment funnel.
46
%
believe AI will have its most significant impact on candidate sourcing and screening.
53
%
of organizations expect to increase hiring volumes in 2025.
41
%
plan to increase their TA budget, despite increased hiring demands.

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