Where Is Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Going?

The conversation around the future of recruitment is heating up.

After speaking with internal teams and senior members of the tenant acquisition community, here are my three key observations:

• AI Will Reshape Recruitment – But Not Replace It

AI is nibbling away at operational, tactical, and even strategic elements of recruitment. Expect smaller TA teams and more automation. But recruitment remains a deeply human process. Candidate experience, risk, and efficiency will be ongoing challenges.

• Strategic TA Leadership Is Here to Stay

The competition for great people isn’t going anywhere. Businesses still need senior TA leaders who can advise, challenge, and partner with hiring managers and candidates. While team sizes may shrink, the role of a trusted business partner will remain essential.

• The Human Element Is Irreplaceable

Senior HR leaders face growing expectations—data-driven, commercially savvy, relationship experts. Yet, the ability to guide job seekers and hiring managers through complex, personal decisions is as important as ever. That won’t change.

At Coreus, we’re seeing more work for the same budgets—longer, riskier processes with higher stakes. But the reward isn’t just financial. Helping people navigate critical career moments is as meaningful and valued as ever.

What do you think? How will talent acquisition evolve in the next five years?