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Eightfold’s Lawsuit: A Wake-Up Call for Talent Acquisition
Posted on January 23, 2026 4 Comments
Eightfold has been sued for allegedly using “secret” evaluation reports on job applicants without proper notification, raising significant compliance issues under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This lawsuit highlights growing scrutiny over AI in hiring and emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability among vendors. The case signals a transformative moment for talent acquisition practices and regulations.
Talent Acquisition Trends to Watch in 2026
Posted on December 30, 2025 4 Comments
Talent Acquisition faces a challenging landscape approaching 2026, marked by economic stagnation and evolving hiring practices. With a focus on mission-critical hires, companies will prioritize experience over potential. Automation, redefined as “agentic AI,” will streamline processes, while an emphasis on measurable outcomes will reshape TA’s role, aligning it more closely with business objectives.
Transforming Recruitment Marketing: From Data to Insights
Posted on November 26, 2025 1 Comment
The article critiques traditional recruitment marketing practices that rely on spreadsheets, arguing they fail to provide meaningful insights. It highlights inefficiencies in recruitment strategies and emphasizes the need for data-driven approaches using advanced analytics. A webinar is promoted to guide professionals on leveraging AI for effective recruitment marketing metrics and improving hiring outcomes.
Video Interviews Evolve: Zoom’s Strategic Move with BrightHire
Posted on November 18, 2025 Leave a Comment
On the surface, this looks like a clean story: Zoom wants to deepen its hiring workflows, and BrightHire has already built a strong interview-intelligence layer on top of Zoom’s infrastructure.
Under the surface, it’s a survival strategy for a meeting platform that knows the meeting itself has become a commodity.
Buzzwords in Recruiting: A Survival Guide for 2026
Posted on November 11, 2025 1 Comment
Every year, a new batch of noxious “talent transformation” phrases (like “talent transformation”) shows up to make hiring sound like quantum mechanics when it’s really just matching résumés to job descriptions written by people who’ve never done the work they’re hiring for.
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