Webinar

From Research to Results: Inside Recruiter Nation 2025

Discover what over 1,200 talent leaders are doing differently—and learn how to turn today’s recruiting trends into your 2026 hiring advantage.

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Presented by:

Stephanie Manzelli,

Cameron Ellis,

and Colton Green

See what 1,200+ TA pros told us about today’s recruiting realities, where they’re investing next, and how you can turn these insights into your 2026 strategy. Backed by research from over 1,200 talent acquisition professionals, the 2025 Recruiter Nation Report reveals the critical trends reshaping the labor market. From shifting priorities and tech disruptions to AI adoption hurdles and the rise of skills-first strategies, the data makes one thing clear: the way organizations attract and hire talent is entering a new era.

Our hiring experts will decode the findings, reveal how TA leaders are responding to today’s challenges, and show you how you can use these insights to get ahead (and stay there).

Here’s what’s on the agenda:

Quantity vs quality: candidate pipelines are expanding, yet demand continues to outpace supply—and tech is the only way to manage the scale.
Tech shake ups: budgets are growing while satisfaction tanks, pushing teams to make both investments and cuts to their stack.
The data dilemma: what recruiters want to measure vs. what they actually can—and how to bridge the gap.
AI with guardrails: the biggest wins and the biggest worries in today’s adoption curve.
Skills-based hiring: why early adopters are already realizing ROI—and how to bring the skeptics along.

Miss this session, and you’re giving your competitors a head start. Don’t hand over your edge in the race for talent.

Sponsored by

Employ delivers people-first recruiting solutions that empower companies to overcome their greatest hiring challenges. From startups to Fortune 100 organizations, Employ meets companies where they are—offering tailored solutions that support everything from foundational hiring to advanced talent acquisition strategies. Employ is the only organization to offer companies choice in their hiring technology, providing three unique ATS platforms (JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite) and AI Companions that work alongside you in your hiring journey. Our intelligent hiring suite is trusted by more than 23,000 customers including Spotify, Eventbrite, Logitech, and Shutterfly. For more information, visit www.employinc.com.

About the speakers

Stephanie Manzelli

Chief Human Resources Officer

Employ Inc.

Stephanie Manzelli is a seasoned and dynamic HR executive who partners with leadership teams to develop on going strategic priorities that influence and guide employees to improve business outcomes. Prior to joining Employ, Stephanie held several leadership roles across retail, insurance, technology, and software. She most recently served as Vice President, People & Culture at SmartBear.

Stephanie has expertise in employee engagement, HR Strategy, learning and development, talent acquisition, employee relations, and total rewards, as well as a track record of coaching in areas of transformation leadership, team building, and managing change with proven success of marrying the needs of business and employees on a global scale.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmanzelli/

Cameron Ellis

Talent Engagement Manager

The Marcus Corporation

Cameron serves as the Corporate Talent Engagement Manager at Marcus Corporation, where she drives strategic talent initiatives across three diverse divisions. In this role, she plays a pivotal part in optimizing talent acquisition processes, resources, and solutions, as well as enhancing reporting systems to drive organizational success. Her work extends to advancing training and development efforts, enriching the overall employment experience for Marcus Corporation’s workforce.

Since joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2021, Cameron has brought a forward-thinking approach to workforce strategy, candidate experience, and employer branding. In 2024, she transitioned to Marcus Corporation, expanding her impact by streamlining talent management processes and ensuring alignment across the organization. Additionally, Cameron is dedicated to strengthening Marcus’s talent pipeline by building strategic partnerships with local communities,

Colton Green

Client Zero Go-to-Market

watsonx Americas

Colton is a technology professional with a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of South Carolina. He began his career in IBM’s Human Resources function, where he worked on generative AI initiatives and served as a change management advocate for IBM’s Client Zero story, helping shape the future of AI-powered employee experience.

Today, Colton brings that success story to IBM’s clients and ecosystem, focusing on optimizing employee experience and operational efficiency through the strategic application of AI. His passion for individualized support and mentorship continues to guide his work in transforming the HR landscape.