While you were hiring, we were building. 2025 was the year we turned recruitment challenges into product features and bottlenecks into better hiring journeys. 

Recruiters, we know you love an updated resume, so here’s ours: new features, big events, proud wins, and meaningful recognitions. 

Take a look. We might just be your favorite.

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Recruiter trends that we helped retire (2025)

With smarter workflows and built-in AI, Zoho Recruit paves an intuitive path for modern hiring. Here’s a list of old hiring habits we helped recruiters leave behind.

1. Unclear JDs and manual content work
Retired because: Candidates prefer clear, specific roles and you can generate them in minutes inside Zoho Recruit.

2. Slow hiring with manual follow-ups and delays
Retired because: Top talent expects speed. Our features like Workflows, Blueprints, and Vendor Notifications keep things moving.

3. Focusing on volume over quality
Retired because: More applicants doesn’t mean better hires. With Zia’s Candidate Matching, you get candidate recommendations that actually fit the role.

4. Recruitment without AI
Retired because: You can create profile summaries of candidates in six languages and tap into more AI capabilities at no added cost.

5. Hiring only based on degrees
Retired because: Skills give a clearer picture. Generate assessments in just one click and evaluate what truly matters based on the skills you want to evaluate and hire for.

AI in action

Hiring can feel overwhelming. This video shows how AI in Zoho Recruit can simplify your process and change the way you recruit.

Mobile recruiting, simplified

We brought the iOS26 liquid-glass design to our iOS and iPad apps.

Highlights: Updated smart widgets give you a quick snapshot of your hiring pipeline right from your home screen, the ability to summarize candidate profiles and specific records, Caller ID that helps you prioritize candidate calls, and Zia Assist to generate job descriptions and email content in seconds.

Curious to know more?  Visit our mobile page.

What to expect for 2026

We’re stepping into the new year with upgrades that bring deeper intelligence, smoother connections, and sharper insights, helping Zoho Recruit feel closer than ever to the recruiter’s dream ATS.

Trust us, it will be worth the wait.
Until then, we wish you a warm and happy holiday season.