The HR Research Institute's latest study, 'HR.com's State of Seasonal, Hourly and Volume Hiring 2025', provides crucial insights for vendors operating in the human resources technology and services space. The research reveals that organizations achieving success in high-volume hiring are four times more likely to find artificial intelligence tools effective and three times more likely to link hiring metrics directly to on-the-job performance. This correlation between technology adoption and strategic measurement represents a significant shift in how successful companies approach volume recruitment.
For HR vendors, these findings underscore the growing market demand for sophisticated tools that go beyond basic functionality. The study identifies applicant tracking systems and AI-powered solutions like chatbots and SMS automation as particularly effective in managing high-volume recruitment. Additional technologies gaining traction include virtual job previews and employee referral tracking tools, which help organizations maintain candidate experience quality while scaling operations. The persistent challenges noted in the research—high turnover rates, poor candidate-job fit, and manual application processing—create clear opportunities for vendors to develop targeted solutions.
Key performance metrics emerge as another critical area of focus. The research emphasizes quality of hire, conversion rate, time to hire, and retention rate as essential measurements for long-term hiring success. Organizations that excel in high-volume hiring demonstrate a stronger connection between these metrics and actual job performance, suggesting that vendors should consider how their products facilitate this linkage. Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, emphasizes the importance of combining appropriate data and tools with strategic implementation to overcome common hiring obstacles.
The implications for HR vendors are substantial. As organizations increasingly prioritize performance-linked metrics and technological integration, vendors must ensure their offerings support these objectives. The study suggests that vendors who can provide solutions addressing both efficiency and quality concerns will be better positioned in the competitive HR technology marketplace. For those seeking comprehensive understanding of these trends, the research webcast presentation 'Hiring at Scale in 2025: New Insights into Seasonal, Hourly and Volume Recruiting' offers detailed analysis and is available for on-demand viewing. This research provides valuable direction for product development, marketing strategies, and client consultations in the evolving high-volume hiring landscape.
