As we approach the end of the year, a critical deadline looms for employers across the United States. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)—a vital federal incentive designed to encourage the hiring of individuals facing significant barriers to employment—is set to expire on December 31, 2025.Despite its long history of bipartisan support, the credit was… Read more »
Efficient But Empathetic: Putting The Soul Back Into Talent AcquisitionHas AI stripped the heart from hiring? Our experts discuss the essential human qualities that technology can’t replace.There has always been a tension between the human side of recruiting and the science of matching the right people to the right roles. That tension may be reaching… Read more »
Engaging Through Storytelling: The New Currency for Talent LeadersThe AI era has arrived and it’s liberating talent professionals from basic processes. Now, the challenge is to communicate the human skills that prove their strategic impact.“We worked with a business leader recently who spoke about all these amazing people initiatives they were working on and the… Read more »
From tool fads to compliance challenges, here’s the lowdown on the current state of artificial intelligence from the mouths of industry experts.Barely a day goes by without some new headline about artificial intelligence. The excitement about it is palpable – the possibilities for talent acquisition, some say, are endless. Fears about it are spreading, too,… Read more »
AI and automation can save recruiters hours of time with automated responses, resume screening, and auto-scheduling. Yet the ultimate skill may be knowing when to involve humans.“Many of the universals we see year after year relate to communication and feedback loops. Regardless of industry, and whether it’s a mix of human interaction and automation, when… Read more »
What experiences make candidates more willing to reapply, refer others, and advocate for a brand? We reflect on the best practices of CandE award winners and unpack their most copyable approaches.A standout talent trend of 2025 is the sheer volume of applications employers receive. Right now, it’s not a candidate market. Overall unemployment may be… Read more »
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies have been falling on hard times since even before Donald Trump’s inauguration. How can talent leaders respond in the face of evidence they were working?Article summary:DEI has fallen on hard times but, for every organization rolling back on DEI, there’s another standing up to defend their diversity efforts.The yin and… Read more »
Subscribe to The Talent Sync wherever you find your podcasts.2025 Recruiting Trends to Watch: AI, Candidate Experience, and the Role of the ResumeThe Talent Sync podcast recently featured a discussion on what recruiters can expect in 2025. Hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman explored a range of topics including the evolving role of AI, the impact… Read more »
This post is a summary of the latest episode of The Talent Sync, a podcast hosted by Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman.Does AI In Recruiting Produce Viable Outcomes – Talent Sync RecapIn today’s dynamic recruiting landscape, leveraging AI isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about enhancing meaningful human connections while driving measurable outcomes. Leah Daniels and Kevin… Read more »
Conversion Rates are a key metric of the health of your overall hiring operations—they are indicators that something has changed—good or bad. Intentional changes in your conversion rate can significantly impact your hiring velocity, cost of hire, and ability to meet your hiring goals.For recruitment marketers, tracking key conversion rates is crucial for optimizing the… Read more »