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Forbes
28-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Platform Imperative: Why Every Staffing Company Needs An Operating System
We've spent the last decade talking about the future of work. It's no longer a conversation about what might happen. It's happening now. The $650 billion staffing industry is shifting beneath our feet, and the clearest signal is this: traditional staffing companies are starting to look more like tech platforms. The legacy infrastructure, built around manual workflows and rigid applicant tracking systems, wasn't designed for today's pace or scale. Rising expectations, tighter margins, and global talent shortages have exposed the limits of these systems. What's replacing them isn't just more software. It's a new operating model. At the center of that model are AI-powered platforms that don't just digitize processes but reimagine how work flows from end to end. One company trying to address this shift is Graphite, which recently launched GraphiteOS, an operating system for staffing firms and gig platforms. The idea is to treat recruiting not as a series of siloed handoffs, but as an orchestrated environment where human insight and machine intelligence work together. GraphiteOS spans sourcing, matching, onboarding, and back-office management. Rather than removing recruiters from the process, it aims to automate the repetitive tasks so recruiters can focus on judgment, trust, and relationships. While it's still early, some GraphiteOS clients report faster placements and improved match quality. These are encouraging signs, not proof points, but they reflect a broader movement. Staffing companies aren't just layering AI on top of their workflows; they're rethinking the workflows entirely. Bullhorn offers another perspective. A long-standing player in staffing tech, it has been trying to evolve its platform to support more connected, automated experiences. Its Bullhorn One suite now supports functions across the talent lifecycle, from client management to invoicing. What's notable isn't just the technology, but the shift in philosophy. Bullhorn isn't treating AI as a bolt-on. It's becoming central to how the platform is designed and deployed. Then there's which offers a white-label platform that helps staffing firms build their own branded marketplaces. Its tools automate shift scheduling, onboarding, and billing. The AI component predicts candidate availability and potential no-shows, helping firms stay ahead of disruptions. This approach is especially relevant for on-demand staffing, where reliability is everything. Each of these companies represents a different response to the same problem. The traditional staffing playbook doesn't scale anymore. What's replacing it isn't one-size-fits-all, but it is universally platform-driven. Some are focused on infrastructure, others on governance or market reach. They all are betting that adaptive, AI-integrated systems will become the new baseline. If that sounds familiar, it should. The staffing industry is going through what marketing went through a decade ago. Back then, CMOs moved from managing campaigns to owning revenue, supported by platforms like Salesforce and HubSpot. Now it's HR and staffing's turn. Leaders who embrace platform thinking will shift from reactive hiring to building fluid, skills-based ecosystems. Integrating full-time employees, freelancers, and AI agents into unified teams. It means matching people to work based on skills and availability, not just job titles and resumes. What's emerging isn't just a technology stack. It's a new architecture for work. Platforms like GraphiteOS, Bullhorn, and Wolf show different paths, but the direction is clear. The future of staffing will be built on systems that support scale, intelligence, and adaptability. Companies that treat AI as a side project will struggle. The ones that reimagine their foundations will move faster and operate with more precision. This is the platform imperative. And it's not in the distance. It's already here.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Graphite Launches GraphiteOS, the AI-Powered Operating System Built to Transform the Staffing Industry
The platform leverages AI to automate recruiting workflows from candidate sourcing to matching to onboarding, helping staffing firms improve recruiter productivity and accelerate growth. SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphite, the pioneering technology company reshaping how companies build and manage their workforces, today announced the launch of GraphiteOS, an AI-powered recruiting operating system designed specifically for staffing and gig-work firms. The platform transforms the entire recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and candidate matching to onboarding, time-tracking, and back-office automation - delivering unprecedented efficiency, productivity, and growth. The $650B staffing industry is at an inflection point today, challenged by low operating margins and pressure to deliver better results while keeping pace with rapid AI innovation. Traditional staffing applicant tracking systems and manual workflows have not evolved fast enough to meet these demands. GraphiteOS introduces a purpose-built, AI-native solution that helps firms dramatically enhance recruiter productivity, elevate candidate and client experiences, and differentiate themselves in a competitive marketplace. GraphiteOS has been built by the team behind Graphite, a platform trusted by leading organizations for its innovation, intuitive design, and deep capabilities supporting the flexible talent landscape. GraphiteOS integrates cutting-edge AI capabilities like intelligent candidate profile parsing & generation, dynamic candidate matching, and automated sourcing & enriched outreach. These capabilities ensure that recruiters spend their valuable time on high-value interactions rather than repetitive tasks better suited for AI. "We're at a turning point where AI isn't just a tool - it's reshaping how staffing firms operate," said Vikram Ashok, CEO and Founder of Graphite. "GraphiteOS enables firms to streamline operations, elevate recruiter productivity, and focus on what matters most - achieving better outcomes for clients, candidates, and recruiters. I see a future where staffing firms run leaner, tech-enabled teams powered by AI agents and a strong data backbone, on GraphiteOS, unlocking growth without adding headcount." John Winsor, Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School and author of Open Talent, added, "AI isn't about replacing human jobs—it's about augmenting human capabilities. GraphiteOS exemplifies how thoughtful AI integration can amplify human potential, ensuring that the future of work remains deeply human and fundamentally collaborative while taking away the friction of analog staffing processes." Early adopters of GraphiteOS have already seen significant operational improvements, including faster candidate placements, improved match quality, and reduced operational costs. About Graphite Graphite builds technology that powers the future of work. Since 2014, the company has helped staffing firms, enterprises, and talent platforms transform how they find and manage top talent. Forward-thinking organizations leverage Graphite to operate with greater speed, precision, and flexibility. To learn more or request a demo, visit For further information, please reach out to pressinquiries@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Graphite Solutions, Inc.
