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Artificial intelligence and recruitment: between promises and realities

Written by
Daniella
Published on
2025-03-19
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We already addressed it in a (very recent) post, artificial intelligence is being used in all sectors, and human resources are no exception. Recruiting, talent management, improving the employee experience... Algorithms are everywhere! But between promising innovations and very real limits, where do we really stand? Spoiler: AI won't replace recruiters (yet), but it's already changing the situation!

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When AI boosts recruitment... but not without risks

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Today, businesses are drowning in resumes. To avoid the headache of manual sorting, the AI comes to play the super-assistants:

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âś… Express selection of applications thanks to Machine Learning
âś… Performance prediction Candidates for a given position
âś… HR chatbots for immediate interaction with talent

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But beware, the algorithm is not infallible. Poor training can bias selections and reproduce some unintended discrimination. We all remember Amazon's AI that favoured men for tech jobs... Whoops.

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Hybrid work and AI: the winning combination?

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In addition, with the rise of remote working, businesses need to rethink how they recruit and manage their teams. That's where talent matching platforms based on AI are entering the scene. They allow recruiters to access a pool of highly qualified profiles, regardless of their location.

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🔹 Advantage n° 1: recruitment without borders
🔹 Benefit 2: more flexibility for businesses and employees
🔹 Advantage 3: optimization of costs and human resources

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Clearly, AI and remote working form a powerful duo to attract the best talent!

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AI at the service of the employee experience

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Recruiting is good, but retaining talent is even better. And guess what? AI also has a say:

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đź’ˇ Tools for analysing well-being at work : detection of weak signals of disengagement
đź’ˇ Personalizing career paths : recommendations for adapted training
đź’ˇ Real-time feedback to improve the employee experience

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We're not going to lie to each other, an algorithm will never replace a good corporate culture, but it can help improve it.

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Challenges to overcome

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Despite the advances of AI in the world of work, some challenges remain:

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1. Data protection and security

AI is based on the analysis of vast amounts of personal data. The implementation of strict regulations such as the RGPD (General Data Protection Regulation) is essential to ensure the ethical and secure use of AI.

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2. Ethics and the absence of algorithmic biases

Algorithms can replicate human biases if the training data is not diverse. It is crucial to develop inclusive and transparent AI models.

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3. Access to digital tools

AI should be accessible to all businesses, including SMEs and startups. The democratization of AI tools and their integration into talent management solutions remain major challenges.

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Towards a more human recruitment thanks to AI?

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Contrary to popular belief, artificial intelligence does not mean the end of the human factor. On the contrary, it frees up time to focus on what matters most: human relationships, skills development and team engagement.

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So is AI just a gimmick or a real game changer? It's up to you to judge. One thing is certain: the future of work is being written right now, and it would be a shame to stay on the sidelines.