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HireVue, a leader in AI-based hiring tools, is gearing up to release the results of a new survey of over 4,000 HR leaders and employees revealing how both sides think about and interact with AI at work. This isn’t another AI hype report. This is what’s actually happening in hiring—right now.
The survey covers:
- Increasing AI adoption, trust and productivity.
- Concerns surrounding AI (replacing jobs, misinformation, security leaks, legal compliance, bias/fairness, and lack transparency.
- The shift from simple automation into a new era of intelligent workflows and adaptive problem-solving.
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AI adoption among HR professionals is surging in 2025, reflecting a shift from experimentation to active integration. Weekly AI usage climbed from 58% in 2024 to 72% in 2025, with tools like ChatGPT (61%) and chatbots (43%) driving widespread application. Trust in AI systems rose significantly, from 37% to 51%, marking growing confidence in its capabilities. time to fill months to days
2025 marks the tipping point for AI in hiring. AI is no longer a future vision—it’s fundamentally changing how HR operates.
As AI adoption continues to rise, addressing gaps in trust, transparency, and communication will be essential for organizations to maximize AI’s potential while maintaining employee confidence and fostering collaboration. Policy is going to play a big role, along with ethics, especially with lawsuits that have come about. This report emphasizes the need for thoughtful integration and alignment between stakeholders— here are some key things to keep in mind:
- Position AI as decision support that does not replace human judgment.
- Ensure transparency about AI’s role in hiring to build trust.
- Partner with ethical vendors offering precise, explainable AI tools.
- Integrating skill-based solutions to transform hiring with fairer and more efficient outcomes
Similarly, job seekers are turning to AI as a supportive tool to automate the time-consuming, monotonous tasks that come with the dreaded job search. And they’re using AI to compete in the job market:
- Â 52% updating resume
- 51% writing a cover letter
- 49% preparing for an interview
- 45% researching a company
HR professionals view AI as a support tool to enhance efficiency and aid decision-making, with clear human oversight. However, candidates often see AI as a decision-maker, creating fears of reduced human involvement in critical decisions. There’s a communication gap about AI’s role in hiring. Employers need to clarify how AI is being used (as a support tool rather than a decision-maker) to address workers’ fears—and build trust between parties in the process. Addressing these gaps will be essential for organizations to fully leverage AI’s potential while maintaining employee confidence and engagement.
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