The ERE Media team is in high gear this week preparing for our upcoming ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit in San Diego on November 4–5. The Summit is the best learning event in talent acquisition, bar none, and if you’re still thinking about joining us in person, there are a few spaces left.

If travel isn’t in the cards this close to the Summit, you can still be part of the action. We’ll be livestreaming the entire event, and we put a lot of effort into making sure virtual attendees don’t just watch; you participate. Expect professional production, live interaction, and the incomparable Jim Stroud as our livestream MC.

Before the ERE Summit, though, I’m looking forward to a different trip to San Diego. I’ll be there next week for LinkedIn’s Talent Connect Summit.

Let’s face it, there’s no company in the world more impactful for talent acquisition professionals than LinkedIn. Its hold on professional networking is stronger than ever, and it is increasingly seen as a legitimate social network—perhaps the last one that still encourages civil conversation—instead of a static collection of profiles.

As the AI gold rush continues, LinkedIn has a massive opportunity. The company sits atop an unmatched trove of professional data, and as part of Microsoft, it has access to extraordinary compute power and deep partnerships with major AI players that no other company in TA technology can match.

But there’s risk too. Disruptive technology always creates the kind of environment where new competitors emerge from unexpected places, and I’m old enough to remember when LinkedIn itself was disregarded as insignificant by the big job boards.

Next week, I’m eager to see how LinkedIn envisions the road ahead: its product roadmap, how things are going with their AI agent Hiring Assistant, and what all of this means for the talent acquisition profession.

There will be about 1,500 TA pros at Talent Connect. If you’ll be there and want to meet up, drop me a note. I’d love to connect.

— David

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Churn and Burn: Why Your Turnover Problem Is Costing You Way More Than You Think

We’ve all had employees and coworkers who mentally checked out months before leaving the company. ERE Editor at Large Matt Charney takes a deep dive into the true cost of disengagement and offers suggestions on how to tackle the problem. (ERE)

More Recruiting Insights

Humanly’s bold roll-up to become a comprehensive AI Hiring platform. Humanly announced a roll-up of Sprockets, Qualifi, and HourWork to build an end-to-end conversational AI hiring platform that spans sourcing, screening, interviewing, and post-hire retention for high-volume employers. The plan centers on an AI Interviewer that can run voice, video, and chat at scale, with existing contracts unchanged and a Series B targeted for the first half of 2026 to deepen CRM and post-hire capabilities. (WorkTech)

3 critical lessons from HR Tech 2025 that predict coming trends. Steve Boese summarizes his takeaways from the HR Tech conference. I could not agree more with his second one - we are starting to move from breathless hype around AI to a focus on outcomes and ROI. The tech companies that can’t demonstrate that value are going to have a hard time. (HR Executive)

US government shutdown: Who is still working and who has been furloughed? Hundreds of thousands of US government workers are furloughed. This piece gives a snapshot of who has been told not to report to work and who is still on the job. (Reuters)

New California law requires AI to tell you it’s AI. California’s new SB 243 requires consumer AI chatbots to clearly disclose they are AI and to add safety protocols for minors. We should expect that chatbots and AI used in hiring will require similar disclosures in the future. (The Verge)

Conferences

ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit

San Diego, CA

November 4-5, 2025

The ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit is the premier independent, practitioner-led event designed to deliver actionable insights for talent acquisition professionals. Join your peers to explore practical ideas, proven best practices, and case study solutions from leaders who are tackling the same recruiting challenges as you.

The full agenda is now live—see what’s in store and start planning your experience.

(ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit)

Webinars

Unleash Creativity with AI for Talent Acquisition

October 15, 2025 | 2:00 PM EDT | 1 Hour

Rediscover the creative side of recruiting in this interactive, 1-hour webinar built specifically for Talent Acquisition teams. Led by award-winning sourcer and Riot Games recruitment partner Alla Pavlova, this session goes beyond the AI basics to spark imagination, boost productivity, and bring some fun back into your workflow. (ERE)

Is Your Talent Acquisition Tech Ready for 2026?

October 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM EDT | 1 Hour

As 2026 approaches, Talent Acquisition teams face growing pressure to move faster, compete smarter, and prove ROI from every hire. The right tech stack – especially your ATS – can be the difference between hitting headcount goals or falling behind. (ERE)

Managing Change in Unprecedented Times

October 24, 2025 | 2:00 PM EDT | 1 Hour

Join Aaron Barlin of Elynndí for a practical, thought-provoking session that introduces the concept of “change languages” — six unique ways people interpret and respond to change. Whether you’re guiding your team through new tech rollouts, onboarding in a volatile market, or making a career shift yourself, knowing your change language can dramatically improve your approach. (ERE)

Maximizing Talent Acquisition Efficiency Without Burning Out

October 29, 2025 | 2:00 PM EDT | 1 Hour

In this webinar, we’ll break down what’s actually working for lean, effective TA teams right now. From building outbound strategies that don’t rely on increasingly expensive InMails, to identifying which technologies can truly drive efficiency, you’ll get practical strategies for navigating today’s challenges while planning for what’s next. We’ll also cover how to strengthen workforce planning through reskilling, internal mobility, and better use of your existing tools — all without burning out your team. (ERE)