Phenom, a global leader in applied AI for HR, has once again been named a Strategic Leader in the 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent Acquisition — marking its fifth consecutive year in the top category. Notably, Phenom is the first vendor ever to achieve the ‘Excelling’ trajectory in two consecutive years, highlighting its accelerated innovation, expanding market presence, and unmatched results in AI-powered recruitment.
Why This Recognition Matters
1. First-Ever Two-Year ‘Excelling’ Trajectory
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Fosway’s 9-Grid™ evaluates based on performance, potential, market presence, total cost of ownership, and future trajectory.
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Phenom’s two-year streak of being assessed as ‘Excelling’ in trajectory is unprecedented.
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This reflects both internal performance gains and leadership against market peers.
2. Deep, Scalable, and Impactful AI Technology
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Phenom delivers an AI-driven Talent Experience platform built for:
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Large, complex, and global organizations
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Use-case-specific compliance and scalability
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High-impact automation and personalization across the hiring lifecycle
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The platform supports:
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Faster adoption with guided AI maturity paths
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ROI acceleration through seamless feature integration
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Improved alignment between talent acquisition and business goals
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3. Phenom’s “Levels of Automation” Framework
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Allows organizations to evolve AI adoption at their own pace:
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Level 1: Basic automation
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Level 2: Intelligent workflows
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Level 3: Autonomous talent operations
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Empowers hiring teams to reduce manual work and focus on strategic initiatives
Breakthrough AI Capabilities in Action
1. Measurable Global Impact
Phenom’s platform has delivered transformative outcomes for customers worldwide:
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24% faster hiring
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$1 million ROI across implementations
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150,000+ automated processes in use
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14-day average time-to-hire
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5x increase in qualified job seekers
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600+ recruiter hours saved in one quarter
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Near-zero sourcing costs in less than a year
2. AI Innovations Powering the Entire Talent Lifecycle
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Generative & Agentic AI for sourcing, screening, and interviewing
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Smart Candidate Fit Scoring and personalized job matching
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Automated workflows for engagement, scheduling, and outreach
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X+ Source for proactive outreach to high-quality passive candidates
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Bias-reduction tools for more equitable hiring decisions
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Flexible solutions for contingent, event-based, and executive hiring
Trusted by Global Enterprises
Phenom supports over 700 organizations worldwide, helping HR teams:
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Enhance recruiter productivity and efficiency
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Empower employees with skill development tools
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Enable talent marketers to run highly personalized campaigns
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Help talent leaders and hiring managers build stronger-performing teams
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Integrate seamlessly with existing HRIS and talent systems
Phenom’s continued recognition as a Strategic Leader in the Fosway 9-Grid™ reflects not only its technological prowess but also its ability to deliver tangible business results. In a year where AI in talent acquisition is under intense scrutiny, Phenom’s platform has proven to be a reliable, future-ready solution for organizations striving to attract, engage, and hire top talent at scale.
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