Talent Technology Journal
Latest news and articles about talent technology – discover solutions to manage your contingent workforce
Latest Articles

Direct Sourcing: The bridge between RPO and MSP
Direct Sourcing unites the worlds of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) into a single hiring strategy.

The Great Resignation: Bridging the Tech Skills Gap in 2022
The Great Resignation has led to a considerable tech skills gap. We outline the 3 ways businesses can bridge this gap in 2022.

2022 Workforce Trends
In the last two years, we saw unexpected changes in the way we work. These are the 5 workforce trends you can expect to see more of in 2022.

How talent data insights can sharpen your competitive edge
Data insights are on track to transform the talent industry in 2022. How do recruiters make use of data insights for competitive advantage?

Why Listening Is Key as Companies Prepare for the Future of Work
This article by Patrick Cournoyer published by Training Magazine presents the importance of understanding and prioritizing workers.Please note: The insights provided in this section are commonly republished from third-party sources. Articles are the exclusive opinions...

Top 3 articles this quarter
It’s been a busy period for Workspend and with the end of 2021 coming into view we wanted to share our hottest articles from the last quarter. Topics cover diversity in the workforce, the future of workforce management and talent management strategy. Click the links...

What is ‘The Workspend Way?’
Discover the company values that drive Workspend, our unique approach to MSP, and what we do to bring fresh thinking to large US employers.
Facts on Talent Technology
1. 49% of all professionals are following companies on social media with the intent to stay aware of their jobs. (Talentlyft)
2. According to a study by Aptitude Research, 44% of companies invested in new solutions in 2020. (Cielotalent)
3. Recruiters typically spend 13 hours a week recruiting for just one role. Tools such as AI that help streamline the process are gamechanging. (Forbes)
4. Most companies use ten or more TA solutions. 51% of companies surveyed use more than one applicant tracking system. (Recruitingnewsnetwork)
5. 50% of employees surveyed believe AI will play an important role in recruitment and talent acquisition. (Yello)
6. 97% HR decision-makers surveyed agree that budgeting more for new talent recruitment technologies would help them achieve their business goals, and 88% anticipate an increase in their investment. (Hcamag)
7. 70% of recruiters say they’ve successfully used social media to hire new employees. (Hirehive)
8. 91% of employers utilize social media to hire talent. (Social-hire)
9. 60% of recruiters and hiring executives use video technology. (Financesonline)
10. 78% of companies using an ATS say recruitment tech makes hiring easier than ever. (Financesonline)