Recruiting Data and Technology Struggles Create Opportunity

A November 2024 survey by Recruiter.com found that 65% of HR and TA professionals blame poor recruiting performance on the “ineffective use of technology, recruitment analytics, or market insights,” far surpassing issues like market conditions, employer branding and candidate shortages.

The technology gap offers companies a chance to gain a competitive edge in securing essential skills. If you are considering upgrading your tech strategy and partnering to harness data and innovations, you are not alone. There is still time to get ahead of the curve.

62% of recruiters in a LinkedIn survey are optimistic about the promise of AI.

However, the report found that only 27% are using or experimenting with generative AI. AI tools are used throughout the recruiting cycle, from screening and candidate matching to interview scheduling and more.

46% of job seekers use ChatGPT for cover letters and resumes.

Candidates’ use of AI makes applying easier, leading to a 75% increase in applications in some cases. As a result, employers are under pressure to automate their screening process to accommodate this volume.

93% of TA leaders surveyed by Everest Group consider workforce intelligence a top priority.

The same study finds that only 32% of leaders are confident in their data for decision-making.

Our View

Establish a technology strategy for continuous change.

Our work with clients shows that flexibility is a key benefit of a sound technology strategy. Partnering with a TA solution partner with in-house technology expertise enables employers to customize data and recruiting technology to their needs.

Data-based intelligence and recruiting automation are essential in an effective TA strategy.

Sevenstep’s Sevayo® Insights and Sevayo TalentAI® platforms offer a complete predictive data and recruiting automation solution. TalentAI enables recruiters to manage high volumes of research and candidate care, while the Sevayo Insights data integration platform delivers intelligence to focus efforts. Together, these two components of the ecosystem work in harmony to ensure successful outcomes.

People make technology succeed.

Humans are the key to bridging the technology value gap. Sevenstep’s in-house data and technology experts ensure talent technology solutions align with employers' specific needs. Our Talent Unbounded® training and consulting service offers focused education to help clients maximize adoption and confidence in the tech ecosystem.

Sevenstep Viewpoints

What does it take to achieve a talent advantage with your workforce data? A Sevenstep expert covers the details and questions to ask.

Koye Adejumo,
Operations & AI Leader

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