The 2024 TIARA Talent Tech Star Awards showcased the industry’s most innovative and impactful solutions, with finalists representing the sector’s leading start-ups and scale-ups. Last year’s winners highlighted the critical role of technology in addressing key challenges across talent acquisition, workforce management, and employee engagement. As we look ahead to the 2025 awards, here are the trends that defined 2024 and will continue to shape the future of talent tech. Will you be entering this year?
What our 2024 Tech Star Awards showed us:
AI-driven talent solutions
Artificial intelligence continues to transform recruitment and HR tech. Last years winners demonstrated how AI is being leveraged to enhance efficiency, candidate engagement, and business growth. SourceWhale stood out for its advanced AI and NLP-driven approach to candidate management, streamlining processes for recruiters. Meanwhile, inploi was recognised for its AI-led, multi-lingual, programmatic solution that humanises hiring interactions and improves candidate engagement.
Candidate experience and engagement
Ensuring a seamless and personalised candidate journey remains a top priority for HR tech providers. Judges praised an AI-enabled talent brand and community platform designed to help individuals find fulfilment in their careers. Inploi’s commitment to improving engagement through its programmatic approach further highlighted the industry’s shift towards candidate-first technology solutions.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) through tech
With organisations under growing pressure to foster inclusive workplaces, talent tech solutions are playing a key role in reducing hiring bias and promoting equitable opportunities. Vercida was commended for its purpose-led platform, offering a robust suite of tools that empower employers to attract, train, and retain diverse talent across all protected characteristics.
Global growth and market adaptability
The ability to scale and adapt to regional hiring needs was a defining factor among the 2024 winners. Pixid impressed with its international reach and its ability to tailor solutions to regional markets and clients, demonstrating agility in an evolving talent landscape. Jove was also recognised for its disruptive approach to solving international talent sourcing challenges, addressing an increasing need for global workforce solutions.
Skills-based hiring and workforce transformation
As businesses transition towards skills-first hiring, talent tech providers are innovating to support this shift. Last year’s awards highlighted solutions that optimise workforce planning, support blended workforces, and leverage analytics to drive better hiring decisions. Companies that can enable organisations to move away from traditional hiring models towards skills-based recruitment will continue to lead the industry.
Business growth and client impact
Beyond technological innovation, commercial success and measurable impact were key factors in determining the winners. SourceWhale demonstrated exceptional growth in revenue, users, and global expansion, while Pixid and Jove were celebrated for their client-driven solutions that deliver tangible business value.
Looking ahead to 2025
With AI, candidate experience, DE&I, and workforce transformation at the forefront of talent tech, the next generation of innovators will continue to push boundaries. As the industry adapts to new workforce demands, solutions that offer both technological advancement and measurable impact will stand out.
The 2025 TIARA Talent Tech Star Awards will recognise the companies shaping the future of recruitment and workforce management. If your technology is making a difference in talent acquisition, employee engagement, or workforce transformation, now is the time to showcase your innovation. Entries are now open – could your organisation be one of this year’s winners?
Explore the full list of 2024 winners here and submit your entry for 2025. Entries close on 21st March 2025!
