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The State of Online Recruiting 2025: Key Insights for Smarter Hiring



iHire’s much-anticipated 7th annual State of Online Recruiting Report is almost here!
Be among the first to grab a seat at our free live webinar and Q&A, “The State of Online Recruiting 2025: Key Insights for Smarter Hiring,” slated for Wednesday, Sept. 17, at noon ET, and get the tl;dr of the report right from our HR experts.
Discover exclusive insights into:
- AI’s explosion in recruiting and how to ensure you don’t get left behind
- The future of job boards (no, they’re not dead) and how you can maximize their value
- Alternative talent sourcing strategies to stay agile in the wake of uncertainty
- The critical role of employer branding and candidate engagement in effective hiring
- Expectations for the coming year, like the rise in skills-based hiring
- …and more findings from our survey of 1,900+ U.S. job seekers and employers
Can’t make the live discussion? Don’t worry! Register anyway and we’ll send you a link to the on-demand version the next day.
At the end of the webinar, you’ll be able to download your Certificate of Completion with SHRM and HRCI activity IDs for 1 recertification credit.
iHire is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.
The use of the official seal confirms that iHire has met HR Certification Institute's (HRCI) criteria for re-certification credit pre-approval.
Activity IDs are valid to claim through April 30, 2026. By registering for this webinar, you may receive follow-up marketing communications from iHire and their partners.
Speakers

Laura Nauta
iHire Manager of Education Partnerships
Laura Nauta is the Manager of Education Partnerships at iHire, joining during the WorkInSports and iHire merger in April 2021. In addition to her work at iHire, Laura is also an adjunct professor at Upper Iowa University where she develops and teaches a master’s-level sport sales class.

Brian McAllister
iHire Senior Hiring Success Strategist
Brian McAllister is a Senior Hiring Success Strategist with iHire. Joining from the hospitality industry, Brian’s extensive experience with customers gives him the ability to nurture relationships, collaborate with others, and help customers meet their goals. Brian enjoys working with iHire’s clients to overcome their unique challenges and develop solutions to ensure their experience with our industry-focused recruiting tools is personalized, seamless, and rewarding.

Lori Cole
iHire Career Coach/Advisor, Brand Ambassador & Content Creator
Lori Cole is a Certified Career Coach and Advisor, Brand Ambassador, and Content Creator with over 20 years of experience in staffing and recruiting in the online world. She’s always looking for ways to make life easier for iHire’s job seekers and employers.