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The New Talent Equation

Most organizations have adopted AI. Few are seeing transformational outcomes. New research reveals where organizations are getting stuck and what it takes to move forward.

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AI adoption is widespread. Results are lagging behind.

Many organizations are struggling to turn their AI strategy and initiatives into better talent decisions, stronger workforce performance and lasting business impact.

Developed by Everest Group, this new qualitative research with senior TA and HR leaders examines where organizations are seeing early gains, where they're falling short and why workforce readiness is becoming one of the biggest barriers to valuable outcomes.

You'll learn:

Why many organizations are moving faster with AI but not seeing transformational results
What's preventing AI investments from improving decision quality, workforce agility and business performance
Which workforce, leadership and operating model changes are separating AI leaders from the rest of the market

The Head and the Heart

“Transformation at scale takes more than new technology; it takes alignment between the head and the heart of the organization. The leaders pulling ahead are redesigning how work gets done while building the trust to sustain it.”

-Caroline Pfeiffer Marinho

Global Business Leader, Talent Solutions RPO & Right Management

The real constraint isn’t technology.

> 90 %

of companies report actively deploying AI in talent acquisition

39 %

experience significant AI impact in TA, yet <5% have achieved transformation results

3 %

of leaders are ready to evolve AI-driven ways of working

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The New Talent Equation: Building Better Talent Decisions

AI is becoming a standard part of talent acquisition. Organizations are investing in new tools, automating processes and accelerating hiring activities, yet few are on the path to seeing long-term transformation. This research examines what's standing in the way of significant progress and how leading organizations are achieving consistent, high-quality outcomes.

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The New Talent Equation: Activating Workforce Confidence at Scale

Organizations are introducing AI into the workplace, but AI often feels like another tool teams are expected to use. That approach rarely leads to real transformation. Employees need confidence in new ways of working, and leaders need the skills to guide people through change. This research explores how leading organizations are building trust, preparing managers and helping their workforce adapt as AI reshapes work and processes.