How to Automate Recruitment Without Losing Human Touch

Built In Launches First Platform to Measure & Shape Employer Reputation Why this matters: - Hiring decisions are increasingly influenced by AI search tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, which shape perceptions of employers before candidates even apply. - The new platform offers companies an “Employer Brand Reputation (EBR) Score” across seven pillars (culture, pay, growth, balance, management, work-life, stability) and AI-optimized content to improve their visibility and appeal. Our take: This is a smart and timely move employer branding has moved beyond human-to-human interactions into how AI models “see” your company. If businesses don’t manage that narrative, they’ll miss out on talent. However, the question remains whether the EBR score truly captures the full human/employer dynamic or simply reflects algorithmic biases. The opportunity is strong for early adopters to position themselves as talent-magnet employers; the concern is depending too heavily on platform metrics instead of real employee experience. What do you think? Would you trust a platform’s AI-driven reputation score to inform your hiring strategy or would you rely more on direct candidate feedback and human-centred metrics? Maria Christopoulos Katris Read More:- https://lnkd.in/dFi7bBBE #BuiltIn #EmployerBranding #RecruitmentTech #AIHiring #TalentAcquisition #HiringInnovation #htc #news #hrtechcube

Ever wondered how automation can make recruiting both efficient and genuinely human? I recently dove into a fascinating case study where Netflix and Zapier reimagined recruiting with automation and AI, and the results blew my mind. Here’s the chain-of-thought: Imagine handling 100,000+ applications without an ATS while still delivering personalized, thoughtful updates. That’s what Netflix achieved using Zapier and Airtable—automation freed recruiters to focus on meaningful interactions instead of endless manual tasks. At the same time, Zapier’s approach didn’t seek to replace personal touch; instead, it empowered teams to send custom follow-ups, draft personalized outreach, and even spin up job descriptions and interview rubrics in minutes using integrated tools like Slack, Google Sheets, and Chatbots. The key insight here is that efficiency isn’t the enemy of empathy. By treating recruiting as a product to be iterated and improved, companies are not only scaling but also raising the bar for candidate experience. This isn’t about letting robots take over; it’s about using automation to amplify the best parts of human connection—giving recruiters more time to understand, connect, and build relationships. What does this mean for all of us? It’s a wake-up call that next-generation Talent Acquisition teams need to be builders and systems thinkers. Adopting a builder mindset means we experiment, learn, and keep refining our processes. In my work as an automation coach, I see countless examples of how systems like n8n help organizations streamline workflows and add that extra layer of personal touch, making our work even more impactful. If you’re excited about this tech breakthrough and want to build smarter recruiting systems, or if you need help implementing automation and AI into your workflows, ping us directly. Let’s continue the conversation on how to future-proof your recruiting process. #TechTrends #AIBreakthroughs #InnovationInTech #RecruitmentTransformation #AutomatedRecruiting #DigitalTransformation #HRTech #Recruiting #Automation #AI #WorkflowAutomation #TalentAcquisition #FutureOfWork #TechInnovation #n8n #RecruitmentStrategy #HRInnovation #BuildInPublic #SmartRecruiting

There’s nothing more exciting than watching innovation move from idea to impact. For Employ’s latest product release, the vision was simple: target the toughest stages of hiring and build AI-powered tools to take the admin work off recruiters’ plates. The result? Smarter solutions for interview prep, performance benchmarking, onboarding, and more—all designed to give teams time back to focus on the work only humans can do. I’m so proud of what we’ve built and can’t wait to see how these updates make a difference for our customers. In my latest blog, I break down what’s new in this release, how we built it responsibly, and what’s coming next: https://lnkd.in/eF-WbM5K #ResponsibleAI #HiringInnovation #PeopleFirstRecruiting

The ATS market is crowded. With hundreds of platforms all promising faster, cheaper, and “better” hiring. But few manage to go beyond process efficiency to genuinely rethink how organisations attract and engage talent. That’s why our recent Show & Tell session with Pete Van Neste, CRO at Pinpoint Applicant Tracking System, was so interesting. Pinpoint’s approach puts flexibility, user experience, and thoughtful use of AI at the centre. Focusing not just on tracking candidates, but on improving the entire talent journey for both candidates and recruiters. From end-to-end workflows and built-in compliance to automation that removes repetitive tasks and AI features designed to enhance (not replace) human decision-making, the platform reflects where recruitment technology is heading. We’ve captured the key themes and takeaways and shared our reflections on what they mean for the future of talent acquisition in a new blog post. 👉 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dyDv7AzT

Big news! Next week at TAtech Europe, Premier CX and CommBox will unveil JourneyHub™ - a revolutionary new AI powered service designed to transform the recruitment experience through seamless, multi-channel communication with candidates. Built to integrate effortlessly with leading Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), JourneyHub™ empowers recruiters to connect with candidates at every stage of the journey through WhatsApp, SMS, voice, email, and other digital channels. With JourneyHub, your hiring teams can: • Reach candidates instantly • Engage faster and more effectively • Automate routine tasks effortlessly • Keep every interaction personal • Stay connected with your pipeline 24/7 JourneyHub™ will debut at TATech Europe 2025 on 11–12th November, marking a significant milestone in recruitment technology innovation. “By combining our deep understanding of customer experience with CommBox’s unified, advanced AI and CX capabilities, we’re helping hiring teams reduce friction, fill vacancies faster and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.” – Premier CX’s CEO, Anthony Buxton To find out how JourneyHub lets you blend AI powered automation with genuine human interaction, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q03R-Yl70

 HOT TAKE: Your shiny new AI-powered ATS won't fix your hiring problems. (Sorry, not sorry.) Here's what I'm seeing everywhere right now: "We need an applicant tracking system with AI!" "Everyone's talking about AI skills matching!" And look—AI is genuinely incredible. When used right, it's transformative. But here's what nobody wants to hear: if your hiring process is broken, automating it just helps you fail faster. The reality check: Most organisations don't have a technology problem. They have a process problem that they're trying to solve with technology. You can have the most advanced AI-powered platform in the world, but if your job posting is buried on your website, your interview process takes 6 weeks, and nobody knows what happens after someone applies... well, you've just automated chaos. Before you chase the next AI-powered platform, ask: ❓ How does our team actually work (not how we WISH they worked)? ❓ Where's the real bottleneck in our process? ❓ Is this a technology problem or a people problem? ❓ Do we even have capacity to implement something new right now? Here's the thing about Udder's approach: We love technology. We're enthusiastic about what modern HR platforms can do. But we believe tech should serve your people and processes—not the other way around. Sometimes the best advice we give is "wait six months" or "use what you already have differently." Not typical sales advice, I know. But it builds the kind of partnerships that actually matter. What's your take? #HRTech #AIinHR #PeopleFirst #TalentAcquisition #HRConsulting P.S. - If you're evaluating HR technology and not sure where to start, I'm always happy to chat. No pitch, just honest conversation about what might actually help. DM me.

"Our AI agent will automate your recruiting." You've heard this pitch. Maybe you even tried it. Then you discovered it couldn't handle your actual process complexity. It wouldn't integrate with your systems. It couldn't adapt to your specific workflows. And asking IT to build custom recruiting AI? That's not happening. We just released 6 AI Workers for Talent Acquisition. A complete blueprint for building a recruiting workforce that's powerful, customizable, and fast to deploy. See what these workers do: - 127 applications screened automatically with custom criteria. - 847 internal ATS candidates analyzed, 12 strong matches identified, 47 passive candidates sourced and engaged with personalized messaging. - 14 phone screens coordinated with zero scheduling emails. - Job postings created and distributed across 8 platforms Why this works when off-the-shelf agents don't: - Powerful. Handles complex, multi-step processes across multiple systems. - Customizable. No-code configuration. Write your process in plain English. - Fast. Customized to your workflows in days, production-ready in 8 weeks. What you get: - Six complete AI worker blueprints. - Integration specs for Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, LinkedIn, and more. - Customization framework with no coding required. - Deployment playbook with ROI timeline. - These workers follow your recruiting process, integrate with your systems, and learn your knowledge. See what truly customized recruiting AI looks like, link in the comments 👇 #TalentAcquisition #CustomAI #RecruitingTech #AIWorkers

💭 Recruiters aren’t slow. Their tools are. You already use: 🔗 LinkedIn 📧 Gmail 📅 Calendly 📊 Workable But none of them really talk to each other. That’s why your week disappears into copy-paste work that AI could already do. The smartest hiring teams aren’t replacing recruiters — they’re removing friction. AI agents now connect your existing tools and automate sourcing, outreach, and scheduling — while you stay fully in control. 🚀 5× more productivity. 0 burnout. 👉 Full article: https://lnkd.in/eJiVbhGp #Recruitment #AI #Automation #HRTech #TalentAcquisition

AI-driven talent analytics tools are reshaping hiring and workforce planning - helping businesses predict talent needs and improve retention. We found the best tools to be: Eightfold AI, Hirevue, Visier Inc., Beamery, SeekOut, Gloat, HiredScore, Reejig, Engagedly Inc, Aura AI, Employment Hero, Harver, Zeligate, ELMO Software. Do you know any other tools? Let us know in the comments and we'll add it to our list 👇 #AiTools #HRTools #TalentAnalytics #TalentManagement

Talent Acquisition is at the forefront of the AI disruption. The ways of working and the interaction between human labor and digital labor is changing rapidly. If your organization hasn't already implemented it's first Agent, they're likely working on it and have it roadmapped in the next 6 months. Here are 4 great conversations and use cases to start to understand the impact that is happening in businesses today: 1. Hear from Adecco about how their AI Agents are receiving a score of 4.5 / 5 from candidates on their experience in engaging with the Agent during the process. https://lnkd.in/eYxKYDeb 2. Learn about how Asymbl and Salesforce are bringing Digital Labor into their recruiting process and the criteria used to determine where to start https://lnkd.in/eSdKdtDp 3. Indeed is using Agentforce to make getting a job easy and fast. By giving more time back to their CS reps to dig in deeper with job seekers and focus on the humanistic parts of their role. https://lnkd.in/gWgJk_mh 4. Capita recruits over 10,000 people a year and uses Agentforce to help optimize the value of their human interaction at each step. https://lnkd.in/eciw2iZJ