𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:
Oracle introduced a mandate in 25C to move Recruiting capabilities such as requisitions, applications, and extensions to Redwood. From 26A onward, new recruiting functionality is delivered only in Redwood. Oracle has confirmed that Redwood for Recruiting will be functionally complete by 26B.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝟮𝟲𝗔)
– A central workspace to manage and track interview activities more effectively.
– Standardised templates to support consistent interview structures across roles and requisitions.
– Mass Interview Scheduling (New Capability): Designed for high-volume and structured hiring scenarios: assessment centres, hiring events, campus or walk-in recruitment

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 (𝟮𝟲𝗕)
– A dedicated workspace for interview coordinators or recruiter assistants who schedule interviews on behalf of recruiters.
– While self-service scheduling remains the recommended approach, this supports organisations where centralised coordination is required.

𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝟮𝟲𝗔 & 𝟮𝟲𝗕)
– Redwood-based application grids
– Clear visibility into: number of applications per requisition, referral activity,
agency progress across requisitions

𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲)
– 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁: Guides candidates to suitable roles using resume information or conversational questions.
– 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁: Automates interview scheduling. Participates in interviews to record sessions, generate summaries, capture structured feedback, and perform initial pre-screening via text or voice.
– 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁:  Monitors application volumes and campaign performance. Identifies underperforming requisitions and recommends actions to improve sourcing outcomes.
– 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: Supports recruiters by coordinating hiring activities and decisions. Reduces administrative effort across the hiring lifecycle.
– 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: Creates compliant offers using requisition, position, and document data. Improves speed, accuracy, and consistency of offer creation.
– 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁: Supports intelligent and timely candidate communications. Reduces manual follow-ups while improving engagement.
– 𝗢𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁: Guides candidates through onboarding steps. Reduces drop-offs and improves readiness for day one.

ORC AI agents introduced through 2026 are designed not only to automate tasks, but to actively support decision-making – coordinating interviews, capturing insights, pre-screening candidates, and identifying where action is needed in the recruiting pipeline.

This represents a move away from recruiters managing systems, toward systems that assist recruiters.