What’s Shaping Hiring in 2025?
We asked 100+ hiring managers what’s actually changing in recruitment this year—from AI and automation to employer branding and talent quality. The answers are clear—and they’re game-changing.
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Key Takeaways from this eBook
Quality Over Quantity is the New Hiring Mantra
In 2025, HR leaders are laser-focused on improving candidate quality—making thoughtful screening, cultural fit, and long-term retention top priorities.
AI is No Longer Optional in Hiring
85% of HR decision makers already use or plan to use AI in their recruitment process this year, especially for tasks like resume summarization, job description writing, and candidate screening.
Employer Branding and Hiring Tech Are on the Rise
More than half of companies are investing in employer branding and hiring technology—making it clear that how you show up to candidates matters as much as who you hire.
"Our ability to hire multiple roles at once has increased and overall reporting across all recruitment efforts is significantly improved. We also have been able to use a lot of automation making my life easier! We have decreased hiring times by approximately a week. Our team has grown by nearly 50%. Our organization is also better aligned and employee referrals have nearly doubled."
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