How AI frees up recruiters to focus on people first

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For those in the business of recruiting and hiring, artificial intelligence has the power to transform how they assess and connect with qualified talent. Are employers ready for the change? 

As the hiring process has evolved, recruiters and hiring managers are handing off routine tasks to technology in order to spend more time connecting with applicants one-on-one. Sixty-five percent of recruiters now use AI, according to Zippia, and data from SelectSoftware Reviews found that 70% of large companies have an applicant tracking system in place to screen potential candidates. Additionally, exclusive research from EBN found that 12% of employers have plans to implement generative AI tools to support their hiring strategies within the next 12-18 months.

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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