{
  "id": 10680141,
  "title": "Over half of firms are still holding off using AI for recruitment as human fears persist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/over-half-of-firms-are-still-holding-off-using-ai-for-recruitment-as",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-29T11:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/over-half-of-firms-are-still-holding-off-using-ai-for-recruitment-as-human-fears-persist"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new report highlights that over half of UK employers still avoid using AI in recruitment, lagging behind the global average of 36% non-users. While recruiters and jobseekers share concerns over AI, UK jobseekers are particularly hesitant, with 28% stating that AI-based assessments would deter them from applying for a role. Despite this, 78% of global candidates use AI at some point during their job search. Employers are concerned that AI may complicate the verification of applicants' skills, with 40% in the UK reporting that AI has made it harder to assess candidates' abilities. Additionally, recruiters note that AI has led to a surge in applications, which they must now sift through, potentially compromising quality. With AI increasingly used by job seekers and employers grappling with verification, organisations must strike a balance between AI benefits and human oversight. Morgan McKinley UK Senior MD Chris Lawton emphasizes the need for transparency and human oversight in AI adoption. Furthermore, nearly half of global employees worry that AI could replace their jobs, yet 64% of employers claim AI hasn't affected headcount. The report urges for more meaningful AI adoption, backed by training opportunities. Currently, only a quarter of workers believe their employers invest enough in AI development, and 68% have received either inadequate or no AI training. Lawton stresses that organisations should equip their employees with the necessary skills, guidance, and governance to use AI responsibly, rather than leaving individuals to navigate this transition alone.",
  "summary": "Applicants don't seem to be too comfortable with AI screening processes, and recruiters are now battling higher quantities of applications.",
  "key_points": [
    "Over half of UK firms avoid AI in recruitment, lagging behind global average",
    "28% of UK jobseekers deterred by AI assessments, fearing skill verification complications",
    "64% of employers claim AI hasn't affected headcount despite 50% job seeker worries"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}