Q&A with Gerard Mulder: Bullhorn’s Acquisition of Textkernel and the Future of Recruitment

Bullhorn’s recent acquisition of Textkernel is set to redefine the future of recruitment, leveraging the strengths of both companies to create powerful AI-driven solutions for the staffing industry. In an exclusive Q&A with TALiNT Partners, Gerard Mulder, CEO of Textkernel, delves into the strategic vision behind this acquisition and its profound impact on the recruitment landscape.

With over 20 years of experience as an IT executive, Gerard Mulder has led Textkernel to become a global leader in AI-powered recruitment technologies. Textkernel’s cutting-edge solutions are trusted by over 2,500 organizations worldwide, including top staffing agencies and Fortune 500 companies. This acquisition by Bullhorn, a longstanding leader in cloud-based recruitment software, marks a significant milestone in the industry.

The Strategic Vision Behind Bullhorn’s Acquisition of Textkernel

In the Q&A, Mulder highlights how the partnership between Bullhorn and Textkernel is designed to accelerate AI development and enhance recruitment solutions. By combining Bullhorn’s vast data resources with Textkernel’s advanced AI capabilities, the companies aim to provide deeper insights and more effective talent matching. This collaboration is expected to significantly improve efficiency and outcomes for staffing and recruitment firms globally.

“The combination of Textkernel and Bullhorn will substantially help organisations solve their talent-sourcing challenges and win new business. Bullhorn is fast-forwarding their roadmap on sourcing and matching. This aligns with the work we’ve been doing on parsing and skills intelligence which focuses on extracting data and as well as understanding the value of skills and the relationship between skills and professions.”

Gerard Mulder, CEO at Textkernel

How AI Will Transform the Future of Recruitment

Mulder also discusses the broader implications of this acquisition for the future of recruitment. The integration of AI into recruitment processes is not just about technology; it’s about transforming how businesses approach talent acquisition, making it more strategic and data-driven. The partnership between Bullhorn and Textkernel is poised to lead this transformation, driving innovation that will benefit both recruiters and candidates alike.

“Together, we can now do an even better job serving the market than before, because we have access to more data and we can test solutions for our customers much quicker, as we can gather insights fast with Bullhorn’s 10,000+ customers.”

Read the full Q&A with Gerard Mulder here to learn more about the future of AI in recruitment and how Bullhorn and Textkernel are working together to revolutionize the industry.

“As we move forward together, we’re committed to delivering even greater value to our customers and shaping the future of recruitment.“