# Talent Acquisition * **Definition:** The strategic process of identifying, attracting, recruiting, and onboarding skilled individuals to fill roles within healthcare organizations or healthcare technology companies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with industry regulations. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Talent Acquisition ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Talent Acquisition**, for healthcare technology leaders * 6.5K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/9/2025 | [**How a physical therapy exec led Salt Dental Partners to 300rowth**](https://www.beckersdental.com/featured-perspectives/how-a-physical-therapy-exec-led-salt-dental-partners-to-300-growth/) | [[Beckers Dental]] | | 4/19/2025 | [**4 Seasonal Side Hustles To Try This Spring - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/4-seasonal-side-hustles-try-131949862.html) | [[AOL]] | | 4/9/2025 | [**Gentiva CEO: 'Constant Strategic Adaptation' Required In Current, Complex Environment**](https://homehealthcarenews.com/2025/04/gentiva-ceos-strategies-for-managing-large-scale-home-health-operations/) | [[Home Health Care News]] | | 3/13/2025 | [**Recruitics Talent Market Index: Hiring Competition Eases in February, Creating ... - PRWeb**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/recruitics-talent-market-index-hiring-competition-eases-in-february-creating-opportunities-for-employers-302401210.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**Eightfold AI Continues its Momentum, Building on Its Innovative Growth and 2024 Achievements**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eightfold-ai-continues-its-momentum-building-on-its-innovative-growth-and-2024-achievements-302373077.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**Professional Services Market to Grow by USD 2.08 Trillion from 2024-2028, Driven by ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/professional-services-market-grow-usd-014400594.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**iCIMS Named a Top Performer in Talent Acquisition by The Hackett Group® - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/icims-named-a-top-performer-in-talent-acquisition-by-the-hackett-group-302371552.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**Technology Architect Harish Kumar Reddy Kommera Wins 2024 Global Recognition Award**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/technology-architect-harish-kumar-reddy-kommera-wins-2024-global-recognition-award-1034336395) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 2/7/2025 | [**IT Professional Services Market to Grow by USD 657.9 Billion (2025-2029 ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/it-professional-services-market-to-grow-by-usd-657-9-billion-2025-2029-boosted-by-digital-transformation-market-evolution-powered-by-ai----technavio-302369999.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/7/2025 | [**IT Professional Services Market to Grow by USD 657.9 Billion (2025-2029 ... - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/professional-services-market-grow-usd-115500474.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/5/2025 | [**Professional Services Market to grow by USD 2.07 Trillion (2024-2028), growing focus on ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/professional-services-market-to-grow-by-usd-2-07-trillion-2024-2028-growing-focus-on-digitalizing-business-processes-boosts-the-market-report-on-ai-driven-market-evolution---technavio-302368997.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**AI And Automation Can Enhance The Human Touch In Recruiting**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2025/02/05/ai-and-automation-can-enhance-the-human-touch-in-recruiting/) | [[Forbes]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**TrueBlue's PeopleScout Advances Proprietary Talent Tech Affinix® with AI-Powered ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trueblues-peoplescout-advances-proprietary-talent-tech-affinix-with-ai-powered-capabilities-and-modular-design-302362699.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Calibre One Ramps Up Consumer Practice with the Addition of Venesa Klein - PRWeb**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/calibre-one-ramps-up-consumer-practice-with-the-addition-of-venesa-klein-302359397.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**Hackett Finds Rapid Advancement in AI and Automation Transforms Talent Acquisition Technology**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250123521726/en/Hackett-Finds-Rapid-Advancement-in-AI-and-Automation-Transforms-Talent-Acquisition-Technology/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**IT Professional Services Market to Expand by USD 621.4 Billion (2024-2028), Digital ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/professional-services-market-expand-usd-072500518.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**IT Professional Services Market to Expand by USD 621.4 Billion (2024-2028), Digital ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/it-professional-services-market-to-expand-by-usd-621-4-billion-2024-2028-digital-transformation-drives-growth-ai-powered-report-on-market-trends---technavio-302330772.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**Talent Acquisition Leaders Increasingly Hampered by Data Gaps, Yet Optimistic About AI's Potential**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/talent-acquisition-leaders-increasingly-hampered-150000239.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**Introducing the HRCI Pro: Talent Acquisition Certificate, Designed to Help HR and TA ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/introducing-hrci-pro-talent-acquisition-120000394.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/22/2024 | [**IT Professional Services Market to Expand by USD 621.4 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/it-professional-services-market-to-expand-by-usd-621-4-billion-2024-2028-driven-by-growing-digital-transformation-market-evolution-powered-by-ai---technavio-302313562.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/31/2024 | [**Iron Bow Technologies Honored with Prestigious OnCon Icon Award for Talent Acquisition**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241031422945/en/Iron-Bow-Technologies-Honored-with-Prestigious-OnCon-Icon-Award-for-Talent-Acquisition/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/21/2024 | [**Axxess Names Tim Ingram Executive Vice President for Talent Acquisition To Ensure New ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/axxess-names-tim-ingram-executive-vice-president-for-talent-acquisition-to-ensure-new-hires-reinforce-its-award-winning-culture-as-company-grows-worldwide-302281954.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/5/2024 | [**13 expert talent acquisition strategies to secure long-term success**](https://www.fastcompany.com/91183368/13-expert-talent-acquisition-strategies-to-secure-long-term-success) | [[Fast Company]] | | 7/11/2024 | [**Phenom Earns 2024 HR Tech Awards for 'Best Innovative or Emerging Tech Solution' in Talent Acquisition and Talent Management**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240711695758/en/Phenom-Earns-2024-HR-Tech-Awards-for-%E2%80%98Best-Innovative-or-Emerging-Tech-Solution%E2%80%99-in-Talent-Acquisition-and-Talent-Management/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 7/2/2024 | [**Bridging the Gap: Challenges in Recruiting for Digital Health Positions**](https://healthmanagement.org/c/it/News/bridging-the-gap-challenges-in-recruiting-for-digital-health-positions) | healthmanagement.org | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Phenom**: An AI-powered talent experience platform aimed at improving hiring and retention strategies. - **HireQuotient**: A talent acquisition platform that integrates data partnerships to enhance recruitment processes. - **Eightfold AI**: A generative AI-native platform transforming talent acquisition and management through innovative tools and solutions. - **iCIMS**: A talent acquisition software provider known for its AI-powered platform that enhances candidate experiences and recruitment processes. - **EQT**: An investment firm that acquired PageUp to enhance talent acquisition and management solutions. - **PeopleScout**: A subsidiary of TrueBlue, recognized for its scalable talent solutions and enhancements to its Affinix suite to improve candidate experience. - **GQR Life Sciences**: A talent acquisition firm specializing in the biopharma industry, utilizing AI technology for recruitment. - **Iron Bow Technologies**: Recognized for excellence in talent acquisition, focusing on transforming technology investments into effective business capabilities. - **Digital Infuzion**: Aiming to serve health-focused organizations, with a focus on talent acquisition and employee engagement. - **Ora**: A global ophthalmic contract research organization enhancing talent acquisition and operational excellence. - **Axxess**: A healthcare technology company that has appointed Tim Ingram as Executive Vice President for Talent Acquisition to maintain its unique culture while expanding internationally. - **ConverzAI**: A company that has launched AI-driven Virtual Recruiters to automate recruitment processes, significantly improving efficiency and candidate satisfaction. - **Nebula**: An AI-powered talent platform that enhances workforce solutions for the biopharma industry. - **Happiest Minds Technologies**: A digital transformation company specializing in IT services and solutions, recognized for its innovative talent acquisition strategies. - **Barton Associates**: A staffing firm specializing in healthcare that has improved internal hiring processes and company culture through innovative strategies. - **Aya Healthcare**: The largest healthcare talent software and staffing company in the U.S., partnering with AAPPR to enhance physician recruitment through technology. - **Unlock Health**: A full-service agency that partnered with Nebraska Medicine to enhance employer branding and improve recruitment outcomes through innovative campaigns. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **EQT and PageUp**: Acquisition aimed at expanding talent management capabilities and product innovation. - **Eightfold AI and U.S. Department of Defense**: Collaboration to enhance talent acquisition processes and workforce transformation. - **HireQuotient and RocketReach**: A partnership to enhance the EasySource platform by integrating RocketReach's healthcare contact database, broadening the candidate pool for HR teams. - **GQR Life Sciences and Nebula**: Strategic partnership to enhance talent acquisition processes in the biopharma sector. - **Aya Healthcare and AAPPR**: This partnership aims to improve physician and provider recruitment through technology, enhancing resources for recruitment professionals. - **Happiest Minds and StackRoute**: A partnership focusing on data engineering and software development training to upskill employees. - **Unlock Health and Nebraska Medicine**: Launched the 'Together. Extraordinary.' campaign to enhance employer branding and improve recruitment outcomes. - **PharmSight Research & Analytics**: Expanding U.S. operations with a new office in Boston, focusing on AI-driven solutions and strategic partnerships. - **PharmSight and U.S. Expansion**: PharmSight opened a subsidiary in Boston to enhance local partnerships and service offerings. - **Axxess and Strategic Health Care**: Formed partnerships to enhance solutions in the healthcare sector. - **Medvacon and Viewpoint**: Collaboration for an episode focusing on quality and compliance in life sciences, emphasizing the need for skilled professionals. - **Oracle and Alfred Health**: Collaboration to implement EHR solutions that streamline cancer care and improve patient safety. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Talent Acquisition Challenges**: Organizations are increasingly unifying talent acquisition and management teams to create resilient workforces. - **Talent Market Index by Recruitics**: A report highlighting trends in talent acquisition costs and labor market dynamics, particularly in healthcare and retail. - **Talent Acquisition Digital World Class Matrix**: Evaluates technology providers based on capabilities and performance metrics, emphasizing the importance of aligning technology purchases with strategic priorities. - **Phenom X+**: An AI-driven solution that streamlines the talent acquisition process, making it faster and more personalized. - **AI in Talent Acquisition**: Phenom's AI-powered platform aims to connect stakeholders in the hiring process and enhance recruitment. - **Data-Driven Recruitment**: Organizations are increasingly adopting data-driven decision-making processes to optimize talent acquisition and employee development. - **HRCI Pro**: Talent Acquisition Certificate: A new program aimed at enhancing the skills of HR professionals in hiring practices, focusing on attracting top talent and managing candidate experiences. - **SmartRecruiters' AI Recommendations**: Leveraging AI can transform talent acquisition strategies for more informed hiring decisions. - **Phenom's Automation Engine**: Integrates AI-driven automation throughout the talent lifecycle, significantly reducing time to hire and enhancing employee development. - **Generative AI in HR**: Eightfold AI's introduction of tools like Talent Tracking and Copilot to automate HR tasks and enhance hiring efficiency. - **Josh Bersin Company and AMS Research**: Highlights the importance of AI, skills-based hiring, and upskilling for transforming talent acquisition in 2025. - **Data-Driven Recruitment Strategies**: Bayhealth implemented a data-driven approach to recruitment, utilizing analytics to target candidates effectively. - **ConverzAI's Virtual Recruiters**: Utilizes generative and agent AI to autonomously manage recruitment processes, enhancing scalability and performance. - **AI in Recruitment**: The integration of AI tools such as chatbots and automated notifications is enhancing candidate matching and improving hiring decisions. - **AI and Automation in Recruitment**: Technological advancements such as AI and automation are revolutionizing recruitment processes, improving placement accuracy and reducing hiring times. - **Workforce Analytics Growth**: The global workforce analytics market is projected to grow significantly, driven by AI and machine learning advancements. - **Upskilling Initiatives**: Companies like Cardinal Health are launching digital universities to upskill employees, particularly in AI, to align with organizational goals. - **Upskilling Programs**: Continuous education and upskilling are essential for healthcare professionals to adapt to evolving protocols, leading to increased employee retention. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Process Inefficiencies**: 33% of talent acquisition leaders report frustrations related to inefficiencies and unqualified candidates, with 85% lacking sufficient data visibility. - **Limited Data Access**: 85% of talent acquisition professionals report limited access to comprehensive recruitment data, affecting their ability to optimize strategies. - **Talent Shortage**: A significant challenge in the IT professional services market, particularly in cybersecurity and data analytics, affecting firms' ability to meet client demands. - **Talent Shortages in Healthcare**: Healthcare organizations face significant challenges in attracting talent, particularly in competitive markets. - **IT Talent Shortage**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in securing skilled IT professionals to support AI initiatives, leading to staffing gaps. - **Regulatory Complexities**: Healthcare organizations must navigate regulatory complexities and cultural fit in their recruitment processes, particularly for digital health talent. - **Inefficient Hiring Practices**: 60% of business leaders express concerns about hiring the wrong candidates, leading to slower growth and damaged reputations. - **Skillset Gaps**: Healthcare leaders cite a lack of talent as a barrier to effective AI adoption, highlighting the need for skillset shifts in IT and analytics teams. - **Job Displacement**: The rise of AI in recruitment raises concerns about potential job displacement and the need for ethical considerations in algorithmic decision-making. - **Regulatory Compliance Issues**: Startups face barriers due to complex regulatory environments, impacting their ability to attract talent. - **Manual Hiring Processes**: 68% of companies still rely on manual hiring processes, which hampers their ability to scale efficiently and meet workforce demands. - **Workforce Shortages**: Healthcare continues to face significant workforce shortages, projected to worsen by 2036, impacting talent acquisition efforts. - **Data Privacy and Security**: As organizations leverage HR analytics and AI, concerns regarding data privacy and compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA are paramount. - **Complexity of Global Hiring**: 56% of leaders acknowledge that hiring has become more challenging due to a distributed workforce. - **Cybersecurity Threats**: The need for robust data security measures and compliance with frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to protect against breaches. ## Related Topics [[Talent Management]]; [[Talent Development]]; [[Talent]]