In the employment technology sector, the prevalent use of multiple applications is causing significant productivity challenges for HR professionals, who often manage several different systems, leading to inefficiencies and outdated information. Unified APIs, also known as universal APIs, provide a solution by serving as an abstraction layer that connects various systems and applications, offering streamlined and secure data integration. This approach allows companies to integrate efficiently without the high costs and time associated with custom integrations, enhancing both developer and end-user experiences. Unified APIs come in two types—generalized, which connect across multiple verticals, and niche, which focus on specific sectors like employment tech for deeper data granularity. By choosing unified APIs, businesses can achieve cost efficiencies, improve developer retention, enhance user experiences, and expand their market reach due to seamless connectivity with numerous employment systems, as demonstrated by Finch's Unified Employment API.