Global Talent Acquisition Day | Hiring specialists reveal 'must haves' for recruitment

Each year on the first Wednesday of September, Global Talent Acquisition Day is celebrated.

Talent acquisition – the process of recruiting the right talent – is something that sits firmly within HR’s remit. Whether this talent acquisition is completed under an HR directors stewardship or the recruitment process is overseen by a specialised talent acquisition practitioner, the function holds an important role for the business. A skilled workforce is an asset to the business and it helps them remain relevant in the market, competitive and commercially viable.

So, with talent acquisition playing such an important role for employers, HR Grapevine caught up with several seasoned HR professionals to find out the current lay of the land in the talent acquisition space.

James Gillard, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Travelex explained that there is currently a big focus on the HR technology that is available, what it can do, and how it should be used. He said: