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AI, talent shortages, and distrust: These are the biggest challenges HR pros are bracing for in 2025

HR Brew

2024 was not without its challenges, many of which are likely to follow HR into the new year. HR Brew asked people pros to share the biggest headaches they’re bracing for in 2025, and unsurprisingly, issues like return to office, hybrid work, AI, and talent shortages are top of mind. 2025 is already shaping up to be a doozy of a year.

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How 3 seasoned talent acquisition pros balance tech and human interaction

HRExecutive

As HR leaders face challenges in adapting to the evolving world of work, integrating AI and other advanced technologies into talent acquisition processes has become a critical focus. It’s critical to have the recruiters come with you,” said Joanna Clark, head of talent acquisition strategy and transformation at Wells Fargo.

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Gig work is taking over the labor market—and creating challenges for HR

HR Brew

And a 2024 LinkedIn survey found that 31% of US employees were balancing a side hustle or project in addition to their primary job, with remote and self-employed or freelance workers being more likely to do so. When looking for gig workers, talent acquisition leaders can turn to gig platforms that offer matchmaker services.

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Workforce Planning is a Team Sport: Collaborating for Success

MP Wired For HR

Data-Driven Decision Making Combining financial data—such as budgets and costs— with HR metrics, including talent acquisition and turnover rates, allows organizations to make informed decisions. HR and finance must strategically align their initiatives to ensure that cost control measures do not compromise talent acquisition.

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Navigating Recruitment Agencies: A TA Leader Strategy Guide

As talent acquisition has evolved, so have the challenges in managing agency relationships and spend. Dive into our exploration of the most common agency-related challenges and strategies tailored for 2024's hiring landscape. Navigating the realm of recruitment agencies isn’t always easy.

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Boomerang employees could be the secret to recruiting high-quality talent in a cooling labor market

HR Brew

in July 2024. Similarly, employers have posted an average of 3,180 job postings per month that mention “boomerang,” “rehire,” and “alumni hires” so far in 2024, higher than in 2022 and 2023, as per data shared with HR Brew from labor market analytics TalentNeuron. That number jumped to 3.1%

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2024 HR Tech M&A Activity: A Year of Resilience and Growth

Lighthouse

The HR technology market in 2024 was a story of resilience and growth amidst a rapidly changing global landscape. From groundbreaking mergers and acquisitions to the introduction of innovative solutions that redefine talent management, payroll, and employee experience, 2024 has proven to be a year of transformation.

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Your 2024 Annual Talent Acquisition Roadmap: Its Seasonal!

Our popular Talent Acquisition Roadmap helps you master seasonal hiring like a boss. Recruiting is seasonal! We break down key data on the ever-changing job market so you can take advantage of peak hiring times and ace recruiting even in slower seasons.