According to an Aug. 19 report from Resume.org, a third of U.S. workers with knowledge of their company’s hiring practices believe artificial intelligence tools will likely run their entire hiring process by 2026,
In fact, 57% of companies already use AI in hiring, and 74% said it has improved the quality of their hires, the report found.
However, more than half expressed concerns about AI screening out qualified candidates, introducing bias or lacking human oversight.
The survey of nearly 1,400 full-time workers found that 74% said their company plans to increase AI use during the hiring process over the next 12 months.
These companies are already using AI in hiring for resume reviews, candidate assessments, candidate communication and onboarding.
“Companies should be open with candidates about AI’s role in hiring to build trust, improve the candidate experience, and meet evolving compliance standards,” Kara Dennison, head of career advising for Resume.org said.
“This means clearly explaining where and how AI is used, whether it makes recommendations or rejections, the level of human oversight, and what data is collected,” Dennison added. “This proactive approach promotes fairness, prepares candidates, and demonstrates a commitment to ethical, effective hiring practices.”
Among the 34% of companies that use AI for interviews, half allow it to conduct interviews directly.
While 71% retain human oversight, others say “it depends” or allow AI to run the process independently.
To see the full Resume.org report, click here.