Phenom acquires Plum to scale skill validation

Phenom’s recent acquisition of Plum reflects a broader shift in talent acquisition from resume-based to skill-based and behavior-based hiring that is often discussed but difficult to execute at scale. As AI presents both new efficiencies and new risks, particularly around candidate fraud, organizations are under increasing pressure to validate talent earlier and more effectively. By integrating Plum’s psychometric assessments alongside its existing screening capabilities, Phenom is positioning itself to deliver more comprehensive candidate insights within the application workflow. Nucleus expects this approach to drive improved decision-making, which can ultimately accelerate the hiring process and improve employee retention. As a result, organizations in high-turnover industries can improve crucial metrics while regaining time to allocate to expanding or enriching their longer-term talent acquisition planning.