The Josh Bersin Company The AI Revolution in Talent Acquisition, and Perspectives On Tech and M&A
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Sep 13, 2025 Explore the massive revolution in talent acquisition driven by AI innovations. Discover how candidate volumes are pushing companies to invest in new technologies. The podcast discusses the strategic dilemmas within HR tech firms regarding acquisition versus development. Key insights highlight the economic impact of tech investments on the U.S. GDP. Finally, navigate the potential challenges posed by mergers in the HR tech space and the legal implications of AI's integration into hiring processes.
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AI Investment Scales Like A Space Program
- AI infrastructure investment in 2025 is enormous, equaling over 2% of US GDP when tallied across major deals and commitments.
- This level of spending is historically unprecedented and may signal overinvestment or a structural shift in computing needs.
Recruiting Is A Business Function
- Talent acquisition functions act like a core business capability, not just an HR task, because hiring impacts revenue and operations directly.
- Even during downturns firms continuously hire due to turnover and targeted skill needs.
Optimize The End-To-End Hiring Workflow
- Map your hiring process end-to-end from job definition through onboarding and identify where AI can automate repetitive steps.
- Prioritize tools that address your highest-volume pain points like sourcing, screening, and scheduling.