The Josh Bersin Company The Art, Science, And Magic Of Recruiting In The World of AI
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Dec 11, 2025 Discover the complex landscape of talent acquisition transformed by AI. Learn how recruitment varies across industries and the importance of data in revealing hidden candidate experiences. Josh explores the value of pre-hire assessments, collaborative hiring, and the significance of hiring for cultural fit. He highlights the challenge of bias in hiring practices and the need for continuous skill assessments in an AI-driven world. Finally, he positions talent acquisition as a key driver of company growth in the age of technology.
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Recruiting Is Many Processes
- Recruiting is not one process but dozens of distinct hiring processes for different roles and levels.
- Treat each hiring scenario (entry-level, C-level, sales, technical, regulated industries) with its own design and metrics.
Hidden Signals In Work Histories
- Findem labeled a billion profiles and used time-series analysis to reveal hidden experiential signals in people’s histories.
- Josh Bersin used his Sybase example to show how role context and company history matter beyond job titles.
Use Realistic Pre-Hire Assessments
- Use realistic pre-hire assessments and job previews to reduce turnover and surface real fit.
- Invest the upfront effort: high-volume operational roles benefit strongly from simulations and tests.