Emerging
Trends 2025

for Talent Acquisition

The strategic outlook for leaders looking to drive value in Talent Acquisition

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Introduction from our CEO

Top 4 Trends for Talent Acquisition

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Implementing skills-based approaches to hiring and mobility

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Redesigning the tech stack with AI at the forefront

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Developing a multifaceted approach to fill talent gaps

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Upskilling and elevating the TA function for the future

Talent Acquisition Trend #1

Implementing skills-based approaches to hiring and mobility

TA leaders state a growing priority to move ahead on their journeys to becoming skills-based, but JBC research shows that progress is slow. Only 12% of companies work on a business-aligned skills strategy and only 20% of companies use skills insights for hiring.

Talent Acquisition Trend #2

Redesigning the TA tech stack with AI at the forefront

AI and enhanced tech capabilities are prompting TA to shift its technology approach from “stack” to “ecosystem”. 2025 will bring an opportunity for integration and consolidation of the tech ecosystem not only to mitigate excessive spending but also to reduce complexity.

Talent Acquisition Trend #3

Developing a multifaceted approach to fill talent gaps

A competitive market and talent shortages call for diversified strategies that look beyond external hiring. Some of the recruiting strategies our interviewees are focused on include, refreshing the EVP, prioritizing early careers hiring and building talent pipelines.

Talent Acquisition Trend #4

Upskilling and elevating the TA function for the future

TA leaders recognize the opportunity and importance of elevating TA in 2025. A key element of this is positioning TA as a “strategic partner”. The TA leaders we interviewed cite collaboration, new skills, and a shifting mindset as necessary to advance the function’s role in the business.