The Tip-Off
Why So Many Recruiting Transformations Fail — and How to Get Yours Right
Every TA leader wants to “modernize recruiting operations,” but too many initiatives stall before they deliver ROI. Dashboards get built but never used. Vendors multiply, but process efficiency drops. The problem isn’t technology — it’s a lack of operational discipline behind the strategy.
The Court View
Recruiting operations has evolved from an HR back-office function to a business-critical engine that powers growth. Yet most organizations still run TA as a collection of disconnected tools and manual workarounds.
Data from SHRM and Bersin show:
- 60% of TA leaders plan to implement new automation tools in 2025.
- Fewer than half have a framework to measure their impact.
Transformation succeeds only when process, people, and technology align around measurable business outcomes — not just speed or cost, but quality, scalability, and predictability.
The Play
A $4B IT services company faced ballooning agency costs and inconsistent hiring data after a major acquisition. Sixth Man partnered with leadership to assess their recruiting tech stack, streamline vendor contracts, and implement unified workflows across global teams.
Within six months, they reduced external search spend by $400K, cut time-to-fill by 25%, and improved reporting accuracy across 60+ countries. The win wasn’t just efficiency — it was insight that scaled.
The Coaching Corner
- Most transformations fail because they start with tools, not truth — teams automate broken processes.
- High-performing TA organizations treat recruiting like a supply chain — optimizing flow, data, and accountability.
The future of recruiting operations is predictive, not reactive — driven by analytics and continuous improvement.
The Box Score
A disciplined recruiting operations transformation can deliver:
- 20–30% improvement in recruiter productivity
- 15–25% reduction in cost-per-hire
- 3–5× better visibility into pipeline health and forecasting accuracy
The Assist
If your recruiting organization is drowning in tools but starving for insight, it’s time to reset the playbook.
Sixth Man™ helps companies design scalable, data-driven recruiting operations that align with business growth, reduce hiring risk, and deliver measurable results.
Sixth Man Insight
Transformation isn’t about buying new tools — it’s about building an operating model that wins every quarter.
