July 26, 2024
By David Igleheart
Many industries find themselves in a constant “war for talent,” with C-level executives giving top priority to hiring, especially the hiring of candidates who can harness emerging GenAI capabilities. Traditionally, talent-acquisition professionals (recruiters) have played a key role in this process, connecting the right talent to the right company. Over time, however, business leaders, candidates, and even many recruiters themselves have taken an increasingly dim view of the industry. It will be up to recruiting professionals themselves, with help from outside, to reverse this downward trend.