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Only 44% of talent acquisition leaders have budgeting visibility for the next 6 months, and just 10% for the next 2 years. Our new report reveals why TA budgeting is more critical than ever and includes a playbook to help TA professionals think like a CFO. Build stronger, future-ready strategies and make smarter financial decisions in 2024 and beyond. Download "The Talent Acquisition Budget Playbook" now: https://lnkd.in/eb7gGu9c #HRLeadership #TAStrategy #Budgeting #Recruitment #FuturePlanning Paradox Madeline Laurano

Did you know? Only 44% of Talent Acquisition leaders have budgeting visibility for the next 6 months, and just 10% for the next 2 years. Our new report reveals why #TABudgeting is more critical than ever, and how TA professionals can think like a CFO to build stronger, future-ready strategies. Download "The Talent Acquisition Budget Playbook" to gain insights on aligning resources, optimizing investments, and overcoming the most common budgeting challenges. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eb7gGu9c #TalentManagement #HRStrategy #BudgetPlanning #TAInsights #AptitudeResearch

It has been a LONG conference season! I finally posted my conference season recap from UNLEASH HR Executive. Here are some highlights: Key takeaways emerged, with leaders from companies like S&P Global, Splunk, Ford, Marriott, and Spectrum sharing how they’re leveraging HR technology to drive strategic change. - Generative AI & Copilots: AI is here to stay, and companies are figuring out what “agents” and “copilots” mean in HR. S&P Global made generative AI its #1 priority, and vendors like Eightfold, Crosschq SmartRecruiters Workday and One Model launched exciting tools to support this shift. But there are still big questions around data privacy, expectations, and pricing. - Back to Basics for Transformation: True transformation is more than cost-cutting. At #HRTechConf leaders like Kelly Cartwright Jennifer Tracy and Melissa Thompson shared how they focus on integration, ROI, and change management—reminding us that transformation is a continuous journey. - Skills Are Here to Stay: Yes, I am going to keep talking about skills! Companies are tackling skills gaps head-on, with 90% creating new roles this year. Skills-based approaches help companies plan better and create equitable opportunities for employees. But, the real value comes from putting these strategies to action through the power of AI and talent intelligence. -The Evolving ATS Landscape: With 1 in 3 companies re-evaluating their ATS, we’re seeing new options that deliver more adaptability and intelligence. Paradox and Eightfold are offering solutions that support high-volume and strategic hiring needs, transforming the way organizations approach applicant tracking. - Interview Intelligence & Scheduling: Tools like those from Pillar are reshaping how companies approach the interview process, giving real insights that lead to better hiring outcomes. Some of my favorite announcements from this year: hireEZ CRM Paradox ATS (Chipotle’s choice for ATS) Eightfold Talent Design & Tracking One Model Co-Pilot Greenhouse Software's Verfied and Pave announcements eQ8 Wombat workforce planning SmartRecruiters Winston Workday Illuminate and Hiredscore acquisition Phenom Onboarding ServiceNow's Now Assist Thanks to everyone who makes these conferences so amazing and informative! #HRTechWorld #unleashworld Aptitude Research https://lnkd.in/een6_GDK

Give me a stage and I'll give you the razzle dazzle, baby!!! We're publishing new reports every week this fall here at Aptitude Research - and I loved sharing insights on the state of AI in financial services with Oleeo in NYC today. Thanks to Imad Khoury, SPHR (He/his) for hosting us. Had a blast.

Every company we are talking to right now is going through some TA transformation or replacing some part of their TA tech stack. Smart and proactive budgeting is a critical exercise in this process. But budgeting for TA is a complex and requires balancing the needs of the recruitment process with the broader financial constraints of the organization. According to our latest report with Paradox, TA leaders face more challenges with budgeting than they did a few years ago. •       1 in 2 TA Leaders face challenges this year with getting budgets approved. •       72% of TA Leaders stated that there are more key stakeholders involved in their decisions. •       Only 38% of TA Leaders feel confident in building a business case for technology. •       64% of TA Leaders fear that they will lose budget. •       Less than half of TA Leaders can show ROI. This report is one of my favorites that we have published (I included a link to download in the comments). It sets the stage of a successful TA Transformation journey. Aptitude Research Josh Zywien Kyle Lagunas Tim Sackett, SPHR, SCP Joshua Secrest Adam Godson

Budgeting is the backbone of a successful Talent Acquisition strategy, but many TA leaders struggle to get it right. Often, budgets are reactionary—spending spikes during hiring surges and cuts during slowdowns, leaving teams under-resourced or reliant on low-impact solutions. Our latest report dives into these challenges and offers a strategic playbook for TA leaders to rethink budgeting in 2024. Learn how to prioritize effectively, align objectives, and create urgency around investments. Link in comments. #TalentAcquisition #HRStrategy #Budgeting #TAInsights #AptitudeResearch #Recruitment #mondaymotivation

New Report: Today, we published our latest report on #TATech budgeting. This report has been a labor of love over the past year and it was inspired by many conversations with my friend Joshua Secrest, starting when he was Head of TA Transformation at McDonald's. This topic was discussed over and over again at #HRTechConf and #UnleashWorld this week. Budgeting is at the core of every successful TA strategy. When done effectively, it aligns talent goals with business objectives and provides TA teams with the resources to meet future demands. But here’s the challenge: many TA leaders lack the time or expertise to budget properly. Too often, budgets are reactionary—swelling during hiring spikes and shrinking when demand slows. This results in two scenarios: - TA teams are under-resourced and overwhelmed - Or, they rely on solutions that fail to drive real value We found the real-world impact of these challenges: - 1 in 2 TA leaders face more difficulty in getting budgets approved in 2024. - Only 38% feel confident in building a business case for TA technology. - Less than half can demonstrate the ROI of their tech investments. This research explores different budgeting scenarios, from high-volume hiring to stable hiring to shrinking budgets. TA leaders must plan for 2025 and ensure investments deliver real value. The report is available now! Thanks to Paradox for partnering with us on this one!

🎊 The final day of #UNLEASHWorld is here… are you ready for another amazing day? Here are some of today’s agenda highlights you won’t want to miss: ✨ 9:00 AM | Keynote: The AI Revolution Shaping the Future of HR Josh Bersin, Founder & CEO, The Josh Bersin Company 🔍 9:00 AM | Case Study: Ethical AI in HR: Google’s Approach to Balancing Empathy and Innovation Ola Fadipe, Senior Director, People Experience, Google 📈 9:45 AM | Case Study: Human Capital Needs a New Deal Ludovic Subran, Chief Economist, Allianz 💬 11:15 AM | Fireside Chat: Brewing Innovation: How Heineken is Bridging HR Opportunities with Tech Innovation Herman Rolfers, Head of Global Digital HR Transformation, The HEINEKEN Company & Kyle Lagunas, Head of Strategy and Research, Aptitude Research 🤗 2:35 PM | Fireside Chat: Courageous Leadership: Promoting a People-Centric Culture of Inclusion and Trust Claire Isnard, Chief People & Organization Officer, CHANEL & JESS VON BANK, Global Leader, HR Transformation and Technology Adviser, Mercer 🌟 4:05 PM | Keynote: Modern Leadership in HR: How to Lead with the Head and Heart Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM Ferguson, Author, Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership 🤝 Join us for another day filled with inspiring conversations and help shape the future of work! Discover the full agenda on the app: https://bit.ly/3TPHBaL 👋 See you soon!

Amazing interview with Kyle Lagunas The HEINEKEN Company on the Heineken Brewhouse innovation events. These events bring together startups, ideas and partners. “The Brewhouse is a recurring innovation program where the brightest startup and scale-up minds meet HEINEKEN and other tech players’ seasoned expertise. This is more than an event; it's a melting pot of ideas designed to uncover groundbreaking solutions, within HR tech field specifically. “ #UnleashWORLD Aptitude Research

Fall conference season continues! We're jetting off to Paris for UNLEASH #UNLEASHWorld ✈️... who will we see there? Let us know ⤵️