Radancy Blog

Written by

The Josh Bersin Company Report Recap: The Talent Acquisition Revolution

Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Intelligence, Expertise & Innovation| Views: 28

Talent acquisition is undergoing a seismic shift, and AI is at the center of it. These tools are actively transforming how organizations attract, engage and hire talent. In the latest report from The Josh Bersin Company, The Talent Acquisition Revolution: How AI Is Transforming Recruiting , the message is clear: Talent acquisition is evolving from a manual, reactive function into a strategic, AI-powered ecosystem.

Why Change Is Urgent

Hiring volumes are rising, but so are instances of candidate drop-off and ghosting. According to the report, only 17% of applicants made it to the interview stage and 60% abandoned applications that were too slow or complex in 2024. Candidates expect speed, transparency and personalization, and they’re quick to walk away when those expectations aren’t met.

Meanwhile, recruiters are facing mounting pressure to fill roles faster, with fewer resources and more complexity. Less than 4 in 10 candidates received regular communication from recruiting teams during the hiring process, despite most expecting it. Additionally, more than 25% of candidates have turned down a job due to a poor experience. These gaps aren’t just frustrating, they’re costly.

The urgency for change is clear. Organizations must modernize their hiring strategies to secure the right talent, reduce drop-off and deliver a candidate experience that reflects the pace and expectations of today’s workforce.

From Manual to Intelligent: The New Talent Acquisition Life Cycle

AI is transforming every stage of the recruiting process. From sourcing and screening to scheduling and onboarding, intelligent automation is eliminating bottlenecks and accelerating outcomes. Tasks that once took hours of manual effort are now handled by intelligent platforms, freeing hiring teams to focus on building relationships and making strategic decisions.

According to the report, AI tools are delivering up to 75% efficiency gains in recruitment administration and 50% improvements in sourcing speed. These technologies automate repetitive tasks like resume screening, interview coordination and offer management, allowing recruiters to focus on strategic, high-value work.

AI also enables personalized outreach, tailoring communications to individual candidates based on their skills, interests and career goals. This shift to targeted engagement improves response rates and candidate quality, while enhancing the overall experience.

The Recruiter’s Role Is Evolving

As AI takes on more operational tasks, the recruiter’s role is being redefined. No longer just process managers, recruiters are becoming strategic orchestrators. They are overseeing digital agents, interpreting AI-generated insights and delivering human-centered value where it matters most.

The report introduces the concept of the recruiter’s “digital twin,” AI-powered assistants that handle tasks like scheduling, answering candidate questions and managing offer letters. These tools maintain brand voice and consistency while scaling the impact of the hiring team.

This shift requires new skills, such as AI literacy, data fluency and empathy. Talent teams must learn to interpret AI-generated insights, manage exceptions and deliver personalized, high-impact experiences. Organizations that invest in upskilling and enablement will empower recruiters to lead with confidence.

The Tech Stack Needs a Redesign

Many talent acquisition teams still rely on fragmented systems – legacy ATSs, siloed databases and manual workflows – that slow down hiring and obscure insights. The report calls for a move to AI-first platforms designed to integrate seamlessly, automate workflows and deliver real-time intelligence.

These platforms break down data silos and enable systemic business analytics, giving recruiters a unified view of candidates, internal talent and labor market trends. This visibility enables organizations to identify skill gaps, forecast hiring needs and personalize outreach at scale.

The transition to AI-powered platforms helps to build a connected, intelligent ecosystem that supports recruiters, hiring managers and candidates alike. Employers that embrace this shift will move from reactive hiring to proactive talent strategy. To fully realize the benefits of AI-first platforms, organizations must align themselves with five key strategies discussed in the report.

Five Strategies for Leading the Talent Acquisition Revolution

In their report, The Josh Bersin Company defined five key strategies for organizations looking to lead the next era of hiring and modernize their approach.

To drive meaningful transformation, the report outlines these strategies:

  • Precision in Talent Acquisition: Move beyond intuition to data-driven hiring decisions. AI enables holistic assessments of job fit, cultural alignment and growth potential, creating a self-improving system that drives business outcomes.
  • Recruiter as Strategic Agent: Empower hiring teams to manage AI tools and deliver high-touch experiences. Structured upskilling and mentorship are key to building confidence and fluency.
  • Future-Ready Talent Acquisition Technology: Audit existing systems, identify gaps and prioritize platforms with open APIs and real-time data flows. A synchronized tech stack amplifies every decision and interaction.
  • AI Pilots in High-Impact Areas: Start small with targeted experiments in screening, scheduling or engagement. These quick wins build momentum for broader adoption.
  • Business-Led Metrics: Tie hiring outcomes to enterprise goals like growth, agility and innovation. Metrics like offer acceptance rates ensure that the process is not only working faster, but better.

Powering the Future of Talent Acquisition

H2: Powering the Future of Talent Acquisition

As organizations look to modernize their talent acquisition strategies, Radancy is helping lead the way. The Radancy Talent Acquisition Cloud, powered by Agentic AI, enables hiring teams to simplify hiring, reimagine candidate experiences and unlock insights across the entire journey with candidate and recruiter AI agents.

Our platform is designed to address key recruiter challenges like high application volumes, personalized engagement at scale, frequent candidate drop-off and time-consuming manual coordination. This frees recruiters to focus on strategy, human connection and impactful business outcomes, resulting in faster collaboration, greater efficiency and a frictionless experience for both candidates and hiring teams.


Radancy is delivering the future of talent acquisition through a single, AI-powered platform that meets today’s challenges and prepares organizations for what’s next. With capabilities like screening and scheduling, natural language search, predictive sourcing and AI-powered job summarization, Radancy accelerates results, reduces repetitive tasks, lowers costs and maximizes ROI while delivering speed and global scale. Download the full report to explore the future of talent acquisition and book a demo to see how Radancy can help you build the workforce of tomorrow.

About Tess Hanna

Tess Hanna is a Content Marketer and Copywriter based in Brooklyn. She writes for Radancy, developing and editing blogs, case studies, social media content and more. When she’s not aiding in talent acquisition journeys through her work, you can find her at the movie theater, searching for new music or obsessively building LEGO sets.

Last modified: October 21, 2025

Request a Demo
Previous Story:
How Predictive Hiring Turns Talent Acquisition Into a Strategic Powerhouse

About the Author /

Tess Hanna is a Content Marketer and Copywriter based in Brooklyn. She writes for Radancy, developing and editing blogs, case studies, social media content and more. When she’s not aiding in talent acquisition journeys through her work, you can find her at the movie theater, searching for new music or obsessively building LEGO sets.

You might also like

Comments are closed.