Findem’s year in review: 2024

If 2024 was the year of AI, what does 2025 have in store? We’ve asked our customers, surveyed talent leaders, and made our own predictions for the future of talent acquisition.

But we aren’t here to look at the crystal ball. Instead, we want to reflect on the year that’s been, covering everything we’ve learned in a year of transformation for us all.

AI took center stage in 2024, redefining how talent teams approached their work — making the previous year all about exploring the balance between innovation and the human touch.

While many embraced AI’s possibilities, others wrestled with questions of responsibility and integration. How do we ensure AI doesn’t just automate, but enhances the candidate experience? How can we wield data not as an overwhelming flood of information but as a guiding light for better decisions? These questions anchored many of our conversations throughout the year.

At Findem, we’ve seen firsthand how AI and data are transforming talent acquisition. It’s not just about technology — it’s about empowering leaders to adapt, evolve, and thrive in the face of change. Whether you’re building diverse teams, optimizing workflows, or reshaping hiring strategies, you’re paving the way for a smarter, more equitable future.

As we look back on 2024, we’re proud to have been part of this journey with you. Let’s reflect on the ideas and innovations that defined the year and look ahead to all that’s possible in 2025.

Embracing AI without losing the human touch

AI continued to dominate the talent landscape in 2024, bringing both opportunities and uncertainties. Leaders shared stories of leveraging AI to transform recruiting workflows — like automating candidate sourcing or elevating executive search. Others explored their responsibility to shape the use of AI, and how human experience remains the most important piece of any recruiting activity.

These conversations underscored a shared aspiration: to embrace technology while remaining deeply connected to the people behind the data.

Throughout the year, we hosted experts, guest speakers, and industry leaders to discuss this very topic (and so much more). Here are a few of our favorites:

• How AI Copilots Make Recruiting Personal Again
• Power User Panel: Unlock More Recruiting Potential with AI
• Future of Talent Acquisition Experts Forum

If we’ve learned anything, it’s obvious that AI holds immense potential to reduce inefficiencies and automate time-consuming tasks. But what’s even more apparent is that personalization — and even empathy — remains critical to attracting top talent and building lasting relationships.

Turning data Into decisions

The potential of AI is exciting, but as we’ve learned, data is key to any successful AI recruiting strategy. Everyone knows talent acquisition is ripe for change, with leaders striving to follow the data, not gut instincts or intuition.

We’ve been lucky enough to connect with leaders — inside and outside of Findem — on the topic, with blogs, webinars, and guides to help unlock new efficiencies and support organizations in meeting every business goal. Check out some of the highlights:

• How sourcing analytics can benefit your talent acquisition strategy
• Unlock More Recruiting Potential with AI
• Findem Live: Hands-on with Analytics Essentials

Creating better candidate experiences

Adopting AI, sorting through data, and making the right decisions are just a small part of a successful talent acquisition strategy. At the heart of every decision are people, whether that’s recruiters finding the right talent or candidates hoping to land a new job.

Their experiences shape talent at every company, and we’ve consistently heard from prospects, leaders, and customers about the importance of creating meaningful connections. As 2024 wraps up, it’s clear that equity, inclusion, and a personalized approach to talent have the power to redefine the candidate-employer experience. Here’s a few standout examples:

• Findem Live: Meet the Value Team
• Debunking 5 myths about copilots for recruiting
• Recruiter Spotlight: Creative recruiting lands hard-to-fill roles

Looking ahead to 2025

What a year it’s been, at Findem and across the talent acquisition landscape! We launched our Copilot for Sourcing, Analytics Essentials, and an Executive Search Solution. Fortune named us one of America’s most innovative companies and we even landed on the acclaimed Inc. 5000 list.

There’s so much more we can share and highlight, but truly, we’re excited to see how talent acquisition continues to evolve in the new year. Reflecting on 2024, it’s clear we’re making collective progress toward more responsible AI adoption, stronger data-driven decisions, and fulfilling experiences for candidates and recruiters.

We’re grateful for the lessons learned in 2024, and hopeful that we’ve laid the groundwork for an even brighter 2025, where challenges become opportunities, and innovation can drive meaningful change. 

Here’s to another year of growth, innovation, and community. We can’t wait to see where 2025 takes us!