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LinkedIn’s VP of talent acquisition on how recruiting has changed in the last 30 years, and where it's headed in the AI-driven future

HR Brew

During a keynote at LinkedIn’s Talent Connect Summit last month, Erin Scruggs, the platform’s VP of talent acquisition, shared how the field has changed since 1995 when she landed her first recruiting job at a Baltimore-based staffing agency that primarily placed contractors in government roles.

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

HR Brew

Felipe Turra, talent acquisition director, BairesDev “Talent acquisition teams are relying heavily on AI for sourcing, screening, and assessing candidates. For 2025, the biggest challenge we’re facing is ensuring the system is not affected by candidates who try to cheat by using AI where we do not permit it.”—Felipe

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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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17 Best Talent Acquisition Certification & Courses To Hone Your HR Skills

AIHR

If you’re an HR professional looking to boost your recruitment skills, top talent acquisition certifications can be a great way to grow. Technology is transforming talent acquisition. Contents Why get a talent acquisition certification? 17 best talent acquisition certifications to consider 1.

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Year in Review: Talent Acquisition in 2019 & the 2020 Impact

Lately, talent acquisition has had us all sitting at the edge of our seats. Will salaries continue to climb due to roles impacted by the talent gap? And speaking of the talent gap, as more roles require knowledge in emerging technologies, how will that play out as we move forward with a historically low unemployment rate?

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This recruiting leader has recommended top candidates turn down roles

HR Brew

Before leading talent acquisition at video conference tech company Neat, Talia Hamilton worked as a recruiter in several sectors, including staffing and tech, at companies such as Google. For the other candidate, it was not that mindset at all, she said. Whats the best change youve made at a place youve worked?

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This talent acquisition pro does more than just hire at her startup

HR Brew

Anyone who’s worked at a startup knows it’s common to wear many hats. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Jaycee Schwarz’s “talent acquisition specialist” title only covers a fraction of what she does at Prizeout, an advertising and fintech company that partners with banks and credit unions to offer cash-back rewards.

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Recovery Recruiting Toolkit: How to Survive Hiring in 2022

Candidates are in control, salaries are skyrocketing, and let’s hope the work you need can be performed by someone at home in their pajamas. We’ve been in the trenches with our talent acquisition leaders every day, and we’ve put together an e-book made up of our most-downloaded resources on lessons-learned in these trying times.

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Using AI to Enhance the Candidate and Employee Experience

Speaker: Jeanne Meister, Founding Partner, Future Workplace

So the question for many in HR is "How can AI be used to re-imagine people practices such as talent acquisition, new hire onboarding, learning & development, and coaching?" Artificial Intelligence (AI) is penetrating every major industry from healthcare to advertising, transportation, finance, law, and education.

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How To Recruit More Women Into Your Workforce

Speaker: Jeanette Leeds, Talent Acquisition Expert | Business Leader | Tech Entrepreneur

In this session, Jeanette Leeds, Talent Acquisition Expert, Business Leader, and Tech Entrepreneur will teach you how: To reduce systemic bias in the recruitment pipeline Gender diversity sourcing can improve your talent pool To create a sophisticated women-centric sourcing strategy December 1st, 2021 at 9:30 am PDT, 12:30 pm EDT, 5:30 pm GMT

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Guide: Your Talent Acquisition Roadmap for 2023

Throughout the year, talent acquisition professionals face challenges tied to seasons and calendar events. Updated with the latest labor market data for 2023, our popular annual roadmap offers a look at this new era of recovery recruiting. Build an action plan for slower seasons.

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Rethinking Talent Acquisition: New Data on Innovation, Impact, and Opportunity

Speaker: Ben Eubanks, Speaker, Author, Researcher and HR Analyst

As talent leaders, we can easily sit around and commiserate about the challenges facing talent acquisition. This session will share examples, stories, and data to help illuminate the path forward in one of the most challenging and complex hiring environments that talent leaders have ever seen.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. September 14, 2023 at 11:00am PT, 2:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm BST However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI.

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Building the Business Case for TA Transformation

Speaker: Jerome Ternynck, CEO & Founder of SmartRecruiters

With the wheels of talent acquisition slowing down globally, this crisis presents new challenges along with new opportunities for TA leaders. The time is now for them to not only demonstrate the value of Talent Acquisition but also to build a solid business case for a modernized TA function.

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Implementing Technology in TA for the Win: An Agile Approach

Speaker: Denise Dresler, Director of Talent Acquisition, Avature

What was once traditionally used only in the software industry is making its way to the recruiting and talent acquisition space: agile methodologies. So, how can we use this different approach to help reduce time to hire, increase talent attraction, and respond to all the challenges that come with hiring?