Recruiter.com Acquires BountyJobs to Expand Talent Solutions
Recruiter.com has acquired BountyJobs, a recruitment marketplace platform, to enhance its talent acquisition capabilities. This move combines BountyJobs’ network of over 14,000 third-party recruiters with Recruiter.com’s existing services, creating a powerful total talent solution.
- What’s New:
Expanded Marketplace: BountyJobs connects employers with search firms and recruiting agencies, offering centralized management and collaboration tools. - Flexible Recruiting: Supports contingent and direct-hire recruiting across the U.S. and internationally.
- Improved Access: Clients will now benefit from broader talent pools and advanced recruiting tech.
With tiered pricing options and a platform designed to simplify hiring, this acquisition marks a strategic step for Recruiter.com to strengthen its offerings and provide greater value to employers.
Hiring in 2025: The Trends You Need to Know
The future of recruitment is taking shape, and five key trends are set to redefine the way we hire:
- Engaging Passive Talent: Employers will prioritize outreach to candidates who aren’t actively job hunting, with a focus on career growth and development.
- Salaries as a Magnet: Transparency in compensation will be essential, as salary expectations rise, especially among younger workers.
- Right-Skilling: Skills over degrees! Hiring and layoffs will revolve around hard and soft skills, opening doors for internal growth.
- Development in the Spotlight: Personal and professional growth opportunities will become a must-have in job offers.
- AI + Human Expertise: Recruitment will blend AI efficiency with human insight, emphasizing transparency and holistic evaluations.
Learn more about these hiring trends
Recruitment Marketing: The Key to Winning Talent in a Competitive Market
The labor market is tighter than ever, with 1.7 million fewer Americans in the workforce compared to 2020. For companies, that means one thing: talent competition is fierce. Recruitment marketing has emerged as a vital strategy to attract and engage the right candidates. Here’s a quick look at the trends shaping the future of hiring:
Employer Branding is Non-Negotiable
Did you know 75% of job seekers evaluate an employer’s brand before applying? Organizations that showcase awards, share employee stories, and connect authentically on social media are leading the way. A strong brand doesn’t just attract—it inspires trust.
Data Is Driving Decisions
Thanks to data, recruitment marketing is becoming smarter. HR teams optimize every stage by using insights from the hiring process, from candidate attraction to onboarding. Data isn’t just a tool; it’s a competitive advantage.
Borrowing from E-Commerce
Think about the ease of online shopping. Now, imagine applying for a job felt just as smooth. Mobile-friendly applications, simplified processes, automated communication, and realistic job previews set the standard for candidate experiences.
Learn more about Recruitment Marketing Trends:
Appcast Xtend: Boosting Recruitment Success
Appcast has launched Appcast Xtend, a solution designed to tackle candidate drop-off, enhance the applicant experience, and increase hiring rates. Key features include multi-channel remarketing, tailored job recommendations, employer branding, talent pool expansion, and boosting hiring event participation.
The results? Employers report up to a 20% increase in applications. For example, DICK’S Sporting Goods received over 7,500 applications in just three months, generating $60,000 in value.
Xtend is a powerful addition to Appcast’s portfolio, seamlessly integrating with HR tech, helping companies attract, engage, and hire more effectively.
IKEA Switzerland Introduces JobBot: Recruitment Made Simple
IKEA Switzerland has launched JobBot, a WhatsApp-based recruitment tool designed to make job applications effortless while keeping the process human-focused.
This innovative tool reflects IKEA’s values by focusing on the person, not just the CV while automating tasks and creating future talent pools. As Parag Parekh, IKEA’s CDO, puts it, “We’re reimagining digital tools to create connections that matter.”
IKEA is setting a new standard in recruitment—simple, accessible, and values-driven.
VISIER’s Record-Breaking Growth in Q3 2024
VISIER, a leader in people analytics and workforce planning, has reported outstanding achievements in the third quarter of 2024. The company surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue, achieved record-breaking growth, and maintained positive cash flow and profitability. VISIER expanded its global customer base to over 25,000, adding more than 100 new enterprise clients and strengthening partnerships with existing ones.
On the innovation front, VISIER launched new AI-powered workforce planning tools, advanced predictive analytics, and enhanced integrations with major HR systems. These advancements earned the company industry recognition, including being named a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant and receiving multiple awards for product excellence and customer satisfaction.
In addition to financial and product achievements, VISIER expanded its presence in Europe and Asia-Pacific, formed strategic partnerships with global consulting firms, and invested in research and development to drive future innovation. These milestones highlight VISIER’s leadership in people analytics and position the company for continued growth and success.
Boeing Announces Major Layoffs and Strategic Changes
Boeing is notifying 17,000 employees—10% of its workforce—about impending layoffs, effective mid-January. This move follows a major union strike involving 33,000 workers, which recently ended, and is part of a broader restructuring effort.
Key updates:
- 767 production ends in 2027 after fulfilling current orders.
- 777X rollout delayed to 2026 due to defective parts.
- Boeing raised $24B this year to stabilize finances amid ongoing challenges.
CEO Kelly Ortberg emphasized the need for structural changes to stay competitive in a tough market.
Key Insights from Josh Bersin’s Podcast on AI and the Future of Work
In his latest podcast, Josh Bersin dives into how AI is transforming work, HR, and Learning & Development (L&D).
- AI Platforms: Bersin examines challenges in creating universal AI agents, highlighting Microsoft’s efforts and limitations.
- Government Efficiency: AI alone isn’t enough; re-engineering operations is key to overcoming institutional challenges.
- Job Redesign: Businesses must break down job functions to identify tasks for automation and AI augmentation.
- HR Expertise: The shift to “full stack” HR professionals—broadly skilled in multiple functions—is more critical than ever.
- Future of L&D: AI will revolutionize how L&D professionals manage knowledge and skills, reshaping the industry.
From Microsoft’s Copilot struggles to the architecture of AI-driven chatbots, this episode offers a roadmap for navigating the AI era in work and HR.