Maximizing Talent Acquisition Efficiency Without Burning Out
Explore how today’s top talent teams are scaling smarter—maximizing efficiency, tech ROI, and sourcing creativity without burning out.
The August 2025 jobs report shows just 22,000 jobs added nationwide, significantly below expectations and indicating a stalling labor market. Furthermore, unemployment is now at its highest since 2021. But a slower job market doesn’t mean talent is easier to find. Instead, recruiting teams are facing bigger candidate pools, wider skills gaps, and mounting pressure to deliver under multiple economic scenarios — including the possibility of a slowdown. As 2026 budget planning ramps up, talent leaders are being asked to do more with less, make smarter tech investments, and prove the ROI of every hiring decision.
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.
What You’ll Learn
- How to build a sustainable, multi-channel outbound strategy that doesn’t rely on LinkedIn alone
- When to automate, outsource, or just say no — and how to spot the biggest time-wasters
- Simple ways to get more value out of the tools you already have
- How to make a compelling business case for TA tech in your 2026 budget
- Creative sourcing tactics that don’t cost a dime but still drive results
- Real examples of teams scaling fast — without extra budget or headcount
Rival is a leading provider of human capital management solutions that enable organizations to simplify talent acquisition, modernize HR workflows and accelerate workforce productivity.
Stephanie Englund
Talent Acquisition Leader
APi Group
Stephanie Englund is an accomplished Talent Acquisition Leader with multiple decades of experience designing and executing strategic hiring initiatives across diverse industries. Known for her ability to align talent strategies with business goals, Stephanie specializes in full-cycle recruiting, early careers, executive recruiting and employer branding.
Her expertise spans generalist and technical recruiting, building and developing teams, sourcing top-tier external talent, and optimizing interview and selection processes. Stephanie is passionate about creating exceptional candidate experiences and making an impact on the business through inclusive hiring frameworks that support organizational growth.
With a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making and a collaborative leadership style, Stephanie brings a thoughtful people first and innovative approach to talent acquisition.
Mike Dickinson
Director of Recruiting
NHS Management
Mike Dickinson is an innovative talent acquisition leader with a passion for high-performing HR tech. He leads a dynamic team sourcing talent for 49 long-term care facilities, a nurse practitioner group, and a pharmacy. Outside of work, he designs and implements talent solutions for small businesses and startups. With an entrepreneurial mindset, Mike thrives in fast-paced environments and welcomes every challenge.
Michelle Krebs
Associate Director of Talent Acquisition
Post Consumer Brands
Michelle Krebs brings over two decades of expertise in recruiting and talent acquisition, with a strong focus on strategic hiring and leadership development. Currently at Post Consumer Brands in Lakeville, MN, she leads initiatives in executive search, hiring manager training, pipeline building, and day-to-day recruiting processes.
In addition to her corporate role, she is an adjunct faculty member at Southern New Hampshire University, where she teaches a range of online courses in the Human Resources program, sharing her real-world insights with the next generation of HR professionals.
Michael de los Reyes
Customer Success Leader
Rival
With over 10 years in talent solutions and work technology, Michael helps organizations streamline workforce processes, optimize onboarding, and leverage AI-driven automation for efficiency and growth. He’s passionate about enhancing onboarding, improving retention, and driving operational success.
Throughout his career, Michael has implemented technology solutions that simplify workforce management, accelerate time-to-productivity, and improve internal mobility. By aligning talent technology with business goals, he ensures seamless integrations, scalable automation, and measurable ROI.
Michael is a husband and father of three kids and two doodles. He’s originally from Happy Valley, Oregon and is a huge Oregon State University Beavers fan.