Future of Talent Acquisition 2025 Research by HR.com

Hiring is evolving at a rapid pace. As organizations contend with talent shortages, tighter budgets, and tech-driven disruption, HR leaders are searching for better ways to attract, assess, and keep great people.

The Future of Talent Acquisition 2025 report, created by HR.com’s HR Research Institute and sponsored by Fama Technologies, shows how more than 200 HR professionals are updating their hiring strategies and adopting new technologies in the age of AI and predictive analytics.

This research unveils what sets top talent acquisition (TA) teams apart. It highlights persistent challenges and spotlights the solutions that will shape successful hiring for years to come.

Key Takeaways From the Study

• Most Companies Still Rely on Reactive Hiring:
  51% still hire only when roles open up. Just 5% say their talent function is world-class.
• AI Is Improving Recruiting at Every Step:
  Over half plan to use AI to write job descriptions. Chatbots for candidate engagement are being adopted by 53%.
• The Skills Gap Keeps Growing:
  Finding qualified candidates is the top challenge, at 53%. Factor in below-market pay and reactive hiring, the gap widens.
• Budgets Lag Behind Demand:
  56% of employers expect hiring needs to grow, yet only 30% plan budget increases.
• TA Leaders Use Technology Smarter:
  TA leaders are 13 times more likely to integrate five or more recruiting tools, and three times more likely to align hiring with business strategy.

What You’ll Discover

• Which AI and analytics tools drive recruiting success in 2025
• How leading TA teams move from reactive to proactive hiring
• The metrics top HR teams use to measure quality and performance
• Practical strategies to optimize budgets, tech stacks, and data
• What parts of the hiring process will be automated next: interview scheduling, sourcing, onboarding, and more
• Why candidate experience and employer brand are mission-critical

Why This Research Matters

Hiring decisions shape your company, protect your brand, and drive future success. This report gives HR, talent, and business leaders the data and tools they need to:

• Build strong candidate pipelines in any market
• Use AI responsibly for better, fairer screening
• Connect hiring strategy to business performance
• Reduce bias and turnover with data-driven decisions

Whether you’re leading a global recruitment team or launching your first HR function, these insights help you plan ahead and stay competitive.

Who Should Read This Report?

• Talent acquisition leaders: CHROs, VPs, and Directors aiming to modernize hiring
• People analytics specialists measuring ROI on recruiting tech
• Compliance and risk management leaders adopting AI
• Buyers evaluating ATS, CRM, or AI-based screening
• Employer brand specialists and recruitment marketing teams focused on attracting top talent

About the Research

207 HR professionals contributed to the Future of Talent Acquisition 2025 survey. The participants represented companies of all sizes and industries, with the majority based in North America.

The study was produced by HR.com’s HR Research Institute in partnership with Fama, the global leader in AI-driven online screening. Fama helps companies identify top talent, flag potential risks, and protect what matters most: people, reputation, and your bottom line.

Get the Full Report

Download your copy of the Future of Talent Acquisition 2025 report, complete with insights and practical recommendations.

Learn how innovative organizations are using data, technology, and behavioral insights to hire with confidence.

About Fama

Fama makes hiring great people easy. Our modern candidate screening solutions use online signals to identify candidate fit. We highlight professional attributes such as creativity, innovation, and problem solving while also surfacing costly misconduct such as violence, harassment, and fraud.

We help organizations answer the big question: how might a candidate act around coworkers or customers when they join?

Talent teams use Fama to improve candidate quality and employee retention, create safe and inclusive workplaces, and place the right leadership for their organizations. 

Fama is compliant with the FCRA, GDPR, and integrates into a wide range of HRIS, ATS, and background screening solutions.

Founded in 2015, Fama is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. We’re backed by some of the world’s leading investors, and have raised more than $30M. Learn why over 3,600 companies trust Fama at www.fama.io.