Guides & eBooks
Ultimate guides, 30/60/90-day plans, and practitioner resources.
Orchestration in the Flow of Work
Why the future of HR isn't better software — it's better coordination.
AI in the Flow of Work
ROSI (Rival OS Intelligence) is Rival's patented AI — built in, not bolted on.
Employee Journey Mapping Template
A practical worksheet to map the employee journey across six lifecycle stages, spot friction points, and identify what's ready to automate.
State of Today’s HR Technology and Integrations 2026
New research from HR.com breaks down where HR tech stands in 2026, from fragmented systems to weak integrations and stalled analytics.
The Ultimate Guide to HR Workflows
Discover how workflow orchestration connects your systems, people, and processes so HR work actually flows.
A Guide to Preboarding
Get a repeatable framework for consistent preboarding, built to maximize the time between offer acceptance and day one.
HR Tech Buyer’s Guide Checklist
Use this checklist to evaluate HR technology on what actually matters: outcomes, integrations, automation, AI, and scalability.
Employee Offboarding Checklist
Get a simple, repeatable offboarding workflow that protects your people, data, and business at every exit.
The Modern HR Tech Stack Blueprint
See how to move your HR tech stack from a rigid system of record to a living system of impact that drives growth.
The Rise of Agentic AI in HR
What does it take to design AI that actually moves with people, from first touch to full potential? That’s the question this eBook sets out to answer—not with hype, but with a grounded look at how agentic AI is reshaping HR from the inside out. Across five chapters, we’ll unpack the evolution of AI in HR, confront the biggest myths head-on, and share how to build AI that HR actually needs—for practitioners, for employees, and for the culture you’re trying to build.
30/60/90 Day Plan
Set every new hire up for success with a customizable 30/60/90 day plan featuring SMART goal prompts and check-in cues.
Are You a Talent Leader or Laggard? A Practical Guide to Talent Acquisition Maturity
Rival’s practical guide helps companies assess where they stand in talent acquisition maturity—leader or laggard. Most teams are stuck in reactive hiring, costing them top talent. It introduces a clear framework to evaluate and improve your TA strategy across sourcing, technology, and alignment with business goals, with practical steps to build a more strategic, high-performing hiring function.
Ultimate Guide to AI in Recruiting
Learn how AI and machine learning can be woven into recruiting effectively and responsibly, and what to watch for.
The Ultimate Onboarding Guide
Turnover starts at offer acceptance—this guide covers the essential components of a best-in-class onboarding program.
The Ultimate Guide to Recruiting
Worker mobility and generational shifts are disrupting recruiting—this guide covers the essential steps to hire successfully.
Ultimate Guide to Sourcing and Recruitment Marketing
40% of CEOs doubt long-term viability without change—learn how to modernize sourcing and recruitment marketing now.