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Source smarter: 2026 sourcing channel effectiveness benchmarks
Application volume is up 29% globally. But are the right candidates actually converting? See where your best talent is actually coming from, and ensure every recruitment dollar delivers.
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More applications… but fewer hires?
Last year, application volume rose 29% globally. But behind the numbers, AI-generated applications are flooding sourcing channels, causing conversion rates to deteriorate.
The worst part? Most organisations are spending the majority of their sourcing budget on the channels that aren’t converting, and not investing nearly enough in the channels that are.
This report will show you exactly where you need to focus.
What’s inside
- A full breakdown of global sourcing channel effectiveness data across all key channels
- The three questions every talent leader should be asking about their channel mix in 2026
- Practical guidance on where the biggest efficiency gains are hiding
Industry-specific benchmarks
Global data sets the scene. But your hiring challenges aren’t global; they’re specific to your sector, your talent pool and the pressures your team faces every day. We’ve broken the data down by industry so you can see exactly where to focus, keeping your sector-specific context front-of-mind.
Who is this for ?
These resources are designed for talent acquisition leaders, recruitment professionals, HR leaders and anyone responsible for sourcing strategy who wants to spend smarter and hire faster in 2026.
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