New York

October 15–17, 2025

Berlin

November 3–4, 2025

Hiring in 2025: quality over quantity

Strategies for hiring smarter in a recovering market.

Moderated by Allison McMillan

Presented by Olga Arbitman Jason Wodicka Jem Young

February 27, 2025

On demand video

Software engineering recruitment is shifting as we move into 2025, with 57% of tech hiring managers setting their sights on expansion in the year ahead. But as the industry grapples with the fallout from mass layoffs and the rise of generative AI, hiring managers will need to focus on quality hires over quantity.

How can you be certain that your organization is ready to bring in new talent? And if the time is right, how do you make the best possible hiring decisions to ensure long-term success?

In this webinar, our expert panel will discuss what today’s hiring landscape really looks like, the trends and predictions set to shape tech recruitment in 2025, and their strategies for hiring effectively in a constrained market.

Key takeaways:

  • Practical guidance on knowing whether you’re ready to hire again
  • Assessing the impact of AI on the hiring landscape
  • The new skills to look for when bringing in fresh talent
  • Whether software engineering has shifted from a candidate’s market to a hirer’s one