- 76% of APAC recruiters say using AI as a sourcing tool generates higher-quality candidates
- 51% say big data and AI are making their roles easier
- Vast majority say they are excited about working with AI even more in the future
Once feared as making the role of the recruiter impersonal and robotic, AI today gives recruiters the information they need to source and hire more desirable candidates.
A recent survey by Korn Ferry of close to 800 talent acquisition professionals has found that nearly two-thirds of APAC respondents say AI has changed the way recruiting is done in their organisation. A further 76% said using AI as a sourcing tool generates higher-quality candidates.
According to the survey, talent acquisition professionals are welcoming AI as a tool. Just over half say big data and AI are making their roles easier, with 40% saying the top way it helps is by providing valuable insights and 34% saying it has freed up their time. Of the 14% of respondents who say AI has made their jobs more difficult, the majority say they have too much data and they don’t know what to do with it.
Pip Eastman, Managing Director APAC Regional Solutions, Korn Ferry explained, “AI helps us dramatically enhance outcomes by reducing the time spent on sifting through large numbers of candidate CVs to find those best matched for a particular position. This is particularly true in emerging markets where there are many potential candidates but niche skills are in short supply. Looking ahead we’ll see more leaders finding ways to upskill and promote existing employees.”
Despite the growth of AI, Franz Gilbert, Vice President of Product Innovation, Korn Ferry warned recruiters to avoid becoming complacent, and commented, “Data for data’s sake is not a solution for smart talent acquisition practices. Recruiters need to refine their skill sets and work with the right kind of AI tools that will provide them with a critical advantage.”
To further solidify AI’s role in recruiting, the vast majority (78%) of respondents say they have at least some understanding of how AI can impact the recruiting process, and 78% also say they are excited about working with AI even more in the future.
Paul Arkwright
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