We surveyed 205 Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Operations leaders to uncover how they are doubling down on technology, AI, and process optimization to meet growing demands while keeping their teams lean.

In this report, you will find:

• The efficiency imperative TA teams face: How 87% of companies plan to grow headcount, but 39% of recruiting teams expect to stay flat or shrink.
• How teams are responding: Talent Acquisition is investing heavily in new technology and AI. Discover what 85% of teams are buying in 2025.
• AI adoption reality and maturity levels: Where 96% of teams use AI in recruiting, and where most are missing the biggest opportunities.
• Operational pain points and priorities: Manual work drags down productivity. See which investments separate high-performing teams from the rest.