AI in Hiring Usage is Widespread: 99% of HR managers reported using AI in some capacity in the hiring process. According to The AI in Hiring 2025 survey, released by Insight Global partnered with Atomik Research, the technology’s expanding role in streamlining the hiring process—but the still-essential nature of people to make great hires.  

Among the 1,005 hiring managers surveyed across the United States, 98% saw significant improvements in hiring efficiency via AI in things like scheduling interviews, screening resumes, and assessing skills. Even with this adoption and positive outcomes, 93% of hiring managers emphasized the importance of human involvement in the hiring process.

Nearly all hiring managers use ai, but more than half care if an applicant use it

With virtually all hiring managers reporting that they use AI in the hiring process, 54% also said they care if a job seeker applies using a resume or cover letter written by AI. The juxtaposition of these two data points reveals a friction point for people on opposite sides of the interview table.

“Perhaps, depending on the relevance to the role, hiring managers may view job seekers who use the tool as more tech savvy or resourceful. Some may not even give job seekers’ use of the tool a second thought. But others may see AI use in applying for a job negatively”, the authors highlight.

The  research also shows that hiring managers use AI as part of their day-to-day work now, and this report indicates s a growing enthusiasm among them for the future of integrating the tool into the hiring process—but not as a replacement for human experts. 

“The big takeaway is that while AI enhances the hiring process by streamlining tasks and providing valuable insights and time savings, it’s the expertise of human recruiters that ensures the technology is used most effectively”, the report says. “The powerful combination of human judgment and technological efficiency can lead to the best hiring outcomes.“

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Source: Insight Global