Talroo Named “HR Tech Company of the Year” by Netty Awards

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 9, 2025--

Talroo, the talent matching platform built for frontline and skilled trades hiring, has been named HR Tech Company of the Year in the 2025 Netty Awards. The recognition highlights Talroo’s innovation and impact in helping employers connect with high-intent job seekers that other platforms often miss.

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The Netty Awards celebrate excellence across more than 100 digital categories. Winners are selected based on creativity, technical proficiency, innovation, and overall excellence.

Talroo’s winning entry featured its proprietary Apply Intelligence™ technology, which includes SmartApply, SmartMatch, and SmartScreen. These tools help employers reduce cost-per-hire by up to 80 percent and fill roles 50 percent faster by surfacing qualified and ready-to-apply candidates. Instead of relying on resume scraping or mass outreach, Talroo connects with the Hidden Workforce using real-time behavioral signals to power more efficient hiring.

“Talroo was built to solve a very specific problem, helping employers find candidates that traditional job boards ignore,” said Bruce Ge, Founder and CEO of Talroo. “This award is recognition that our approach works. It’s not just technology for its own sake. We deliver real results for employers and a better experience for jobseekers.”

This win adds to Talroo’s recent momentum, including the HR Tech Award for Best Frontline-Focused Solution from Lighthouse Research & Advisory and a Gold Stevie® Award for Technical Innovation of the Year from the American Business Awards.

About Talroo

Talroo is a data-driven talent matching platform built to help businesses source frontline and skilled trades workers that traditional job sites overlook. By leveraging real-time applicant tracking system (ATS) data and AI-driven technology, Talroo connects businesses with high-intent job seekers faster and at a lower cost. Powering millions of job searches daily, Talroo optimizes hiring outcomes through its proprietary Apply Intelligence™ technology, apply signals, and behavioral insights.

Talroo has been recognized as a leader in talent acquisition innovation, most recently winning the HR Tech Award for Best Frontline-Focused Solution in Talent Acquisition from Lighthouse Research & Advisory and the Gold Stevie® Award for Technical Innovation of the Year from the American Business Awards. Talroo has also been named a Leader in Recruitment Marketing and Easiest to Do Business With by G2, based on customer satisfaction and peer reviews.

Learn more at www.talroo.com.

About the Netty Awards

The Netty Awards are a leading awards program celebrating excellence in technology, marketing, design, and more. Backed by industry experts and extensive media coverage, the awards have recognized global brands, Fortune 500 companies, and emerging disruptors alike. With thousands of industry professionals engaging annually, the Netty Awards continue to be a trusted benchmark for recognition and success in the digital age. To learn more, visit https://nettyawards.com.

The Netty Awards name Talroo the 2025 HR Tech Company of the Year

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Noah Fifita threw for 325 yards to become Arizona's all-time leading passer and accounted for five touchdowns, leading the Wildcats to a 42-17 win over Northern Illinois Saturday night after a shaky start.

Fifita was efficient despite being sacked four times, completing 31 of 34 passes to reach 10,017 career yards, eclipsing Nick Foles’ record of 10,011 from 2009–11.

Fifita threw for four touchdowns, extending his school record to 80, and ran for a 30-yard touchdown that put the Wildcats up 42-10 early in the fourth quarter.

Arizona coach Brent Brennan left Fifita in despite the lopsided score, allowing him to break Foles’ record with a 7-yard pass to Isaiah Mizell. Brennan then called timeout, allowing Fifita's teammates to swarm him before his quarterback trotted off the field to cheers from the crowd with 4:48 left.

The Wildcats (2-1) needed a big game from Fifita after falling into a 10-0 hole in the opening six minutes.

The Huskies (0-3) set up an opening field goal by gouging Arizona with its run game and their defense sacked Fifita twice to force a quick three-and-out. Next play from scrimmage, Taron Dickens hit Cam Thompson in stride for a 52-yard touchdown and a 10-0 lead.

Fifita quickly snapped the Wildcats out of their funk.

The fifth-year player hit Chris Hunter in front of two defenders for a 38-yard touchdown pass, then took advantage of a blown coverage to find Mizell for a 14-yard score. Tre Spivey electrified the crowd with a spectacular one-handed 10-yard touchdown catch through a defender and Caleb Smith kept it going just before halftime with a 69-yard punt return touchdown.

Fifita's 3-yard TD pass to Tyler Powell opened the third quarter put Arizona up 35-10.

Northern Illinois: The Huskies had their eyes set on a potential upset by jumping out to the early lead. Arizona quickly put an end to their hopes with four straight touchdowns.

Arizona: Fifita rallied the Wildcats after the ugly start, etching his name as one of the program's all-time greats with another sterling performance.

Northern Illinois plays at Georgia State next Saturday.

Arizona plays at Washington State next Saturday.

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Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita (1) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)