Grégory Hissiger
Founder & CEO de Cobalt
Grégory Hissiger est le fondateur et CEO de Cobalt, l'ATS & CRM AI-first pour ESN et cabinets de recrutement. Expert du marché des ESN et du recrutement tech, il accompagne les dirigeants dans leur transformation IA.
Areas of expertise
- Recrutement IT
- Intelligence artificielle appliquée au recrutement
- ESN (Entreprises de Services Numériques)
- ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
- CRM recrutement
- Staffing et intérim tech
- Executive search
- Transformation digitale du recrutement
Articles by Grégory Hissiger
50 articles
Original Cobalt study
State of IT Staffing in France 2026: The Complete Cobalt Study
The definitive 2026 ATS comparison
Cobalt vs Bullhorn vs Loxo vs Vincere vs Recruit CRM vs Ezekia vs RecruiterFlow: The 2026 ATS Comparison
Top 12 AI tools for IT recruitment in 2026
The 12 Best AI Tools for IT Recruitment in 2026 (Data-Driven Comparison)
Cobalt vs Greenhouse 2026: Complete Comparison and Best European Alternative
Cobalt vs Workable 2026: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
Cobalt vs Lever 2026: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
EU Directive 2023/970 takes effect in 2026
Salary Transparency Will Change the Staffing Firm Business Model: What You Need to Anticipate
Margins falling
Is the Staffing Firm Model Dying? What the 2025-2026 Numbers Show
For 2 years
AI in Staffing Firms: Hype, Reality, and Concrete Use Cases
Mid-sized staffing firms are stuck between two models
Why 15-to-50-Consultant Staffing Firms Are the Most Fragile in 2026 (and How to Fix It)
The competency file is the first (and sometimes only)
Competency Files: 7 Mistakes That Cost You Assignments
Your Business Managers spend 70% of their time on
How to Free Up Your BMs' Time So They Can Actually Sell Again
For 30 years
Why the Next Competitive Advantage for Staffing Firms Won't Be People — It Will Be Systems
Most ATS and CRM platforms still rely on keyword search
Semantic Search vs Keyword Search: What It Actually Changes for a Staffing Firm
Staffing firms accumulate thousands of profiles they
Why Your CV Database Is Your Biggest Untapped Asset
Cobalt vs SmartRecruiters 2026: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
Cobalt vs Manatal 2026: Complete Comparison and Best European Alternative
Cobalt vs JobAdder 2026: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
Cobalt vs Zoho Recruit 2026: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
45.7% of IT staffing firms now recruit per mission
IT Staffing Firms: You've Been Recruiting for Missions Without the Right Process. Here's the Problem.
A benched consultant costs between 4
Bench Time in IT Staffing: Let's Stop Pretending It Costs Nothing
Directive 2023/970/EU requires companies with 100+
EU Pay Transparency Directive: What Every IT Staffing Firm Must Do Before June 2026
IT staffing firms
The French IT Market by the Numbers: 48,000 Companies, Record Fragmentation
Everything you need to start your IT staffing company
How to Start an IT Staffing Company in 2025: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Cobalt vs Recruit CRM 2025: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
Cobalt vs RecruiterFlow 2025: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
The construction industry faces a historic talent shortage
Construction Recruitment: The Complete Guide to Hiring Site Managers and Engineers
Cobalt vs Bullhorn 2025: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
Cobalt vs Vincere 2025: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
The energy sector is hiring massively but struggling
Energy Engineer Recruitment: The Complete Guide to Attracting Transition Talents
HR processes consume precious time
HR Automation for IT Staffing: Free Your Teams from Repetitive Tasks
Flying blind
The 12 KPIs Every Recruitment Agency and Staffing Company Should Track in 2025
How is AI transforming staffing
AI in Staffing: The Complete Guide 2025
Discover the 8 most effective sourcing techniques to
IT Candidate Sourcing: The Complete Guide to Finding Top Developers
How much does an engineer earn in 2025
Engineer Salaries 2025: Complete Grids by Sector and Region
Discover how digital services companies use artificial
How AI Transforms IT Staffing Companies: Complete Guide to Automating Your Processes
How will your ATS evolve in the next 5 years
The Future of ATS and Recruitment CRM: 2025-2030 Evolution
Which ATS to choose in 2025
Best ATS Software 2025: Top 12 Applicant Tracking Systems Compared
What is a recruiting CRM
Recruiting CRM: Complete Guide for Staffing Firms and Agencies in 2025
Cobalt vs Ezekia 2025: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
80% of placements come from known candidates
Talent Pool: The Strategy of Recruitment Agencies That Place 2x More
AI is transforming executive search
AI and Executive Recruitment: Revolutionizing Executive Search
Everything you need to know to create
Complete Guide to Managing a Staffing Company in 2025: Strategy, Profitability & Tools
ATS, CRM, ERP, staffing: which software to choose for
Best Tools and Software for IT Staffing Companies in 2025: Complete Comparison
Cobalt vs Loxo 2025: Complete Comparison and Best Alternative
What are the major trends that will shape the IT
The Future of Work in IT Staffing in 2025: Trends and Predictions
France lacks 60
Engineering Talent Shortage in France: Causes, Data and Solutions for 2025
Freelancers represent a pool of experienced talent
Freelance vs Employee: How to Convince Contractors to Join Your Staffing Company
The average time to recruit an IT consultant is 45 days
How to Reduce Consultant Recruitment Time from 45 Days to 15 Days
Is your ATS holding you back
Why Switch Your ATS in 2025: The Complete Migration Guide
About Cobalt
Cobalt is the AI-first ATS & CRM for staffing firms and recruitment agencies. AI sourcing, automated skills dossiers, multichannel sequences — everything you need to recruit 2x faster.