--- title: "Free Hiring & Recruiting Playbooks | SocialTalent" description: "Download free playbooks and field guides on recruiting, interviewing, and AI-powered hiring from SocialTalent's talent acquisition experts." url: "https://www.socialtalent.com/resources/e-books" --- E-Books # The SocialTalent library of Playbooks & Field Guides Deep-dive Playbooks for the full method, and one-page Field Guides for the answer fast — practical resources on hiring, inclusive recruitment and building high-performing teams. All free. [Read the latest e-book](https://www.socialtalent.com/resources/guides/dave-poling-modern-leadership) Latest Field Guide ![Dave Poling on Modern Leadership](https://www.socialtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/guide-cover-dave-poling-modern-leadership-1024x576.webp) Featured ## This month's picks A hand-picked mix of Playbooks and Field Guides — the resources our team is reaching for right now. 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