Quick wins in TA leadership, the rise of fractional talent, and AI’s pitfalls
Welcome to Advanced Talent Trends, your monthly source for expert insights on hiring challenges, workforce trends, and innovative strategies shaping the future of talent acquisition. Each edition features thought leadership and timely content from the experts at Advanced RPO.
Building impact as a TA leader
The first 90 days in any leadership role set the tone for success—and TA is no exception. Whether you’re stepping into a new organization or taking the reins of an existing function, establishing quick wins builds trust, credibility, and momentum.
From aligning with business leaders to leveraging market insights, our blog outlines three high-impact priorities every TA leader should focus on in their early days.
From roles to capabilities: rethinking talent
Gone are the days of decades-long employee tenure. Just as workers have embraced diverse career paths, organizations are increasingly turning to fractional and project-based experts to fill skills gaps.
The benefits? Speed, expertise, and cost efficiency. From HR specialists to operations managers, fractional talent brings cross-industry experience and fresh perspectives. But success requires intentional workforce planning:
AI in talent acquisition: potential vs. risk
AI continues to transform recruiting—from sourcing to screening—but adoption is not without challenges. Talent leaders face questions around ethics, governance, and transparency even as they push for efficiency gains.
Identify your biggest time drains and repetitive tasks. Where does your team spend hours on manual work that could be automated? Where do candidates hit friction points? These bottlenecks are your AI sweet spots."
Jan Grohoske , Senior Director of Digital Strategy and Implementation | Advanced RPO
In the Q3 HIRE Report, we explore how organizations are balancing innovation with caution, and what’s next for AI in talent acquisition.
Candidate experience: your competitive advantage
The labor market looks different depending on your industry. Some sectors are experiencing slower hiring cycles and fewer openings, while others continue to struggle with persistent talent shortages. But one truth cuts across the board: candidate experience matters.
Today’s job seekers expect clear communication, timely responses, and a transparent process. Companies that deliver on these expectations strengthen their employer brand and see better hiring outcomes. For example, same-day replies can improve offer acceptance rates by up to 40%. Even in a shifting market, responsiveness and consistency remain your best tools for keeping top talent engaged.
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Is your RPO provider delivering strategic value?
An RPO partnership should be more than transactional—it should drive measurable business impact. But too often, organizations settle for vendors that fill requisitions without contributing to long-term goals.
Our latest blog explores what strategic RPO really looks like, from building a strong business case to aligning TA with enterprise priorities. If your RPO isn’t helping you create value beyond the hire, it may be time to rethink the partnership.
From talent gaps to workforce wins — expert insights on life sciences hiring
The life sciences industry is evolving fast—with biotech start-ups, shifting generational expectations, and rising pressure to measure quality of hire over speed.
In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition, host Michelle Krier sits down with Peter Webster, SHRM-CP , a 20+ year TA leader in life sciences and CDMOs, to explore how organizations can adapt. They discuss evaluating skills over credentials, redefining quality of hire, and leveraging technology without losing the human touch.
🎙 Listen: From Talent Gaps to Workforce Wins