Key takeaways:

Staffing firms using API automation submit more candidates per recruiter and are far more likely to achieve revenue growth than manual-process competitors. Pre-built integration platforms deliver cost savings compared to custom API development, with ROI typically achieved in a few months. API-first vendor selection determines competitive positioning for the next 5+ years as AI and advanced analytics require robust API foundations.

Staffing firms leveraging API-enabled automation are filling 22% more jobs without increasing headcount, creating a competitive divide that directly impacts revenue. This advantage stems from Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), the technology connecting software systems