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The story of hiring this last year isn’t one of contraction, but of evolution.
Recruiters are moving beyond hype, leveraging AI for measurable gains in time-to-fill and productivity, as reported by over 1,200 HR and recruiting professionals in our new 2025 Recruiter Nation Report.
And a “satisfied enough” attitude toward technology won’t cut it, with the majority of talent teams planning a tech refresh to gain a necessary competitive edge. At Employ, our people-first AI vision is perfectly timed to meet this moment, ensuring that technology amplifies human expertise and helps you lead the charge on how work gets done.
From First Touch to First Day
We’re building AI with purpose, with a clear view on today’s recruiting challenges and how we can support teams who are under pressure to deliver results—and fast.
In our latest Employ product release, we are thrilled to share new innovations that help you knock down your hiring hurdles, take the admin work off your plate, and finally tackle those bigger projects.
Imagine…
- Proving the value of AI matching during your morning coffee. With the Talent Fit Dashboard in Lever, see exactly how AI-powered talent matching is moving the needle on your key hiring metrics.
- Interview prep and scheduling handled, so you can actually take that lunch break. The AI Interview Companion now delivers live insights with agentic AI—drafting guides, spotting gaps, and recommending next moves—so you can spend less time chasing hiring managers and accelerate hiring decisions.
- Showing the business impact of your recruiting efforts at your 4pm team call. ROI dashboards in Jobvite compare your performance to companies in your industry, size, and region while tracking time-to-fill, cost per hire, and source effectiveness. AI recommendations show you where to improve and how to do it.
- And your new hires are ready to go for tomorrow’s first day. Recruiters and HR teams can now deploy an Onboarding solution in Lever that combines powerful AI compliance automation with engaging, personalized experiences. This creates a smooth, seamless path for your newest hires to hit the ground running.
And these are just the highlights—there are even more innovations in our Intelligent Hiring Suite that give you space to do what you do best.
AI Built with Always-On Assurance
As with all our AI innovations, we’re not just building AI; we’re building it responsibly. The fact is, recruiters are accelerating AI adoption, but they are also clear about the risks: nearly half of organizations already have governance policies in place, and many are piloting them (2025 Recruiter Nation Report).
That is why every Employ AI innovation is built with watsonx.governance and backed by IBM’s leadership in responsible technology. This means embedding always-on support, verification, and toolsets across our Intelligent Hiring Suite to ensure fairness, transparency, and audit readiness. Learn more about our Responsible AI approach here.
Faster Innovation for Faster Impact: AI Screening Companion Coming Soon
This year, we’ve championed our people-first AI vision and while that vision remains the same, we are changing how we deliver on that commitment.
We know the stakes are high in today’s market and waiting for innovation isn’t an option. That’s why our team is fundamentally changing our product release process. Instead of holding back innovations to launch them all at once in a traditional quarterly schedule, we’re now operating on a continuous delivery model. The moment a solution is built, tested, and ready for you, we ship it to you. This means you don’t wait for us—you can now experience a steady stream of new capabilities.
So, while the Q4 release delivers immediate power across the funnel, we are already hard at work on our next major innovation: the AI Screening Companion, coming as a fast follow.
“Sourcing and screening candidates isn’t about volume—it’s about clarity and alignment. The idea that ‘more is better’ has been baked into hiring for too long, and it’s why many recruiters still feel like there are never enough qualified candidates. But the data tells a different story. The challenge isn’t scarcity. It’s that too many hiring managers are unclear, indecisive, or chasing outdated definitions of fit. What Employ’s research reinforces is that recruiters want to find qualified, interested candidates who align with the opportunity. It’s not just about filling funnels—it’s about finding the right match, faster.”
– Laura Mazzullo, Owner, East Side Staffing
We know that screening is one of the biggest choke points in hiring. Our AI Screening Companion is purpose-built to sharpen your focus. Here’s how it works
- It starts by flagging risks and surfacing insights in applications
- It helps you grow your passive pipeline by efficiently reviewing candidates
- It tailors assessments to your job description to evaluate applicants before screening starts
- It detects drop-off signals to help you save candidates before they look elsewhere
- And it even delivers automated feedback to candidates
The Impact? You get a summary of the most qualified, screened candidates—fast. You can reclaim 40+ hours a month of manual effort, candidates stay more engaged, and it all adds up to a better experience for everyone involved.
This latest Employ product release gives you the power to head into the New Year with a competitive edge and a world-class team. Ready to see more? Connect with our team today.
