Recruiters planning to use AI to find talent amid job hugging
Most recruiters are planning to increase their use of artificial intelligence tools to find the right talent amid ongoing hiring challenges, according to a new report.
Findings from LinkedIn Research showed that 93% of recruiters plan to further use AI tools this year, with 66% saying the use of the technology would be increased for pre-screening interviews.
It comes as 59% of employers said AI has been helpful in discovering skilled candidates they would not have found before.
Another 70% also believe that AI will help them have more valuable conversations with candidates during pre-screening interviews, according to the LinkedIn report.
Tight talent market
The growing utilisation of AI tools in recruitment comes as the talent market remains tight, with many employees still choosing to remain with their current employer amid uncertainty.
Data from Eagle Hill Consulting revealed that workers are entering 2026 more likely to stay with their employer than they were going into 2025.
"Employees are anchoring onto the relative stability of their current roles as they see fewer viable or attractive external opportunities," said Melissa Jezior, president and CEO of Eagle Hill Consulting, in a statement.
"The data indicate that workers are staying because they feel increasingly satisfied with their organisational culture and compensation, as their views of the job market soften."
A similar report from Monster also showed that workers are now driven by "realism about what's sustainable."
According to the report, employees' career moves are strongly motivated by financial pressure and stability.
More than half (58%) expressed concerns that their salary won't keep up with inflation, prompting some to find a side hustle or start one this year.
"They're still ambitious, but they're managing risk more carefully, protecting income, and planning for a future where uncertainty isn't temporary," said Vicki Salemi, Monster career expert, in a statement.
