A survey by CareerBuilder and the Morning Consult found that 47% of hiring professionals use artificial intelligence. AI is commonly used in hiring for tasks like screening candidates, scheduling interviews, analyzing applications, onboarding employees, and finding talent.
CareerBuilder’s Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, Kristin Kelley, stated, “AI in hiring is now mainstream and here to stay. Employers should adopt AI technology to stay competitive.”
Kelley said employers should also start formalizing AI policies and guidelines and rethink roles so that human team members deliver the most impact.
Other key findings:
- 86% believe more training and education on AI are needed.
- 92% consider ethical considerations such as bias and privacy important. Strategies for addressing bias include fairness-aware algorithms and human oversight.
- 56% predict that HR teams will become smaller and more specialized with AI in place.
There were 400 hiring decision-makers involved in this survey.
Conclusion
According to a survey by CareerBuilder and the Morning Consult, almost half of hiring professionals are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their recruitment processes. AI is being used for tasks such as candidate screening and interview scheduling. The survey also found that there is a need for more AI training, and ethical considerations such as bias and privacy are important factors to consider. Additionally, many believe that HR teams will become smaller and more specialized with the integration of AI.
