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The Talent Acquisition Revolution: How AI is Transforming Recruiting

The Talent Acquisition Revolution: How AI is Transforming Recruiting

Talent Acquisition is facing a reckoning. The old approach to finding and hiring the right talent for our teams does not work anymore – not for recruiters, not for candidates, not for business. The urgency for change is not just about efficiency. The more complex than that.

Download The Talent Acquisition Revolution: How AI is Transforming Recruiting report via the form to discover how AI is transforming every stage of the TA process—from sourcing to offer acceptance—and what you can do to enhance the experience for both candidates and recruiters:


There is a decided shift from “hand-crafted” to “precision science” as AI is quickly automating and transforming the way companies recruit and hire.

This newly available precision enables the acquisition of the right talent quickly, at the lowest cost, while prioritizing trust and transparency, and delivering a candidate experience that matches the speed of today’s world of work.

Trust is key in the era of AI. Candidates expect more, and they are quick to walk away if the hiring process falls short of their expectations. The data is striking:

  • Only 37% of job seekers trust AI to select qualified applicants.
  • 79% of candidates want to know exactly how AI is being used in the hiring process.
  • A dismal 17% of applicants even made it to the interview stage in 2024.
  • Merely 4 in 10 candidates get the regular communication they are seeking.
  • 2/3 say a positive experience influences their decision to accept an offer.
  • 1/4 have turned down jobs because of a poor recruiting process.

In addition, most candidates believe AI recruiting tools are more biased than traditional, human-managed approaches. Despite these issues, almost 60% of recruiters now use AI for sourcing, screening, or nurturing candidates.

The report outlines the evolving role of recruiters and the emergence of digital twins in the shift to AI-first, integrated platforms. Understanding these aspects of the TA Revolution will help you craft your approach and establish a trustworthy, transparent, and positive experience for the business and the candidates.

In addition to downloading the complimentary whitepaper, explore additional resources, including:

  • Galileo – Get real-time, always-on practical support and guidance for daily work and experiment with AI in your hiring process. Thanks to Josh Bersin Company research, case studies, and real-world solutions, combined with Trusted Content Partner data from world-class organizations like Oyster, our AI-powered expert assistant for everything HR helps you apply the theory included in this report and navigate the TA revolution effectively. 
  • NEW! Galileo Learn course – To help you and your team build the skills, competencies, and confidence to incorporate AI into your recruitment & hiring processes successfully, The Josh Bersin Company team has created a brand-new course: AI-First TA Transformation: Join the Revolution! Enroll in Galileo Learn, the AI-powered HR Academy, to gain access to over 700+ certificate-issuing courses and hyper-personalized learning paths.
  • Corporate Membership – Ready to take advantage of the opportunities and solutions AI can provide to a more human-centric TA strategy? Connect with our team for exclusive, white-glove support, available through a corporate membership. 
  • AI Excellence Study – Your practical, real-world experiences with AI in your organization are valuable, and we want to hear all about them. Please participate in our latest study and contribute to our upcoming AI-focused Definitive Guide!