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1English well, and align with the company’s values."]},{kind:"image",src:"/selectal/img/drinkit-02.jpg",sizes:"(max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px",srcSet:"/selectal/img/drinkit-02-p-500.jpg 500w, /selectal/img/drinkit-02-p-800.jpg 800w, /selectal/img/drinkit-02-p-1080.jpg 1080w, /selectal/img/drinkit-02-p-1600.jpg 1600w, /selectal/img/drinkit-02.jpg 1680w"},{kind:"heading",content:[{b:["How hiring works at Drinkit"]}]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The hiring process at Drinkit was already well-structured and effective. The team used classic channels—Indeed, LinkedIn, and employee referrals—which provided a steady flow of candidates. Each vacancy could receive over 100 applications."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Recruiters processed candidates step by step: reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and documenting results. This approach worked well, but required time—on average, more than 30 minutes per candidate."]},{kind:"heading",content:[{b:["What changed with Aivy"]}]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["With the introduction of Aivy by Selectal, the process became significantly faster while preserving the strengths of the existing approach."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Now, candidates go through an initial stage with the AI recruiter: they answer questions, record video responses, and interact with the system at a time that suits them. Aivy analyzes responses, generates transcripts, stores interview recordings, and evaluates candidate fit on a 100-point scale."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["As a result, the team receives a pre-qualified pool of candidates and can make decisions much faster."]},{kind:"heading",content:[{b:["Before → After"]}]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The improvements are especially clear in comparison:"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{b:["Speed of candidate processing",{br:!0}]},"Previously, initial screening took more than 30 minutes per candidate. Now, it takes about 5 minutes—an improvement of roughly 6x."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{b:["Team focus",{br:!0}]},"Before, recruiters distributed their attention across all candidates. Now, most of their time is spent on those who have already passed a high-quality screening and are highly likely to be a good fit."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{b:["Handling application volume",{br:!0}]},"A large volume of applicants remains an advantage, but it is now processed faster and in a more structured way."]},{kind:"image",src:"/selectal/img/drinkit-03.jpg",sizes:"(max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px",srcSet:"/selectal/img/drinkit-03-p-500.jpg 500w, /selectal/img/drinkit-03-p-800.jpg 800w, /selectal/img/drinkit-03-p-1080.jpg 1080w, /selectal/img/drinkit-03-p-1600.jpg 1600w, /selectal/img/drinkit-03.jpg 1680w"},{kind:"heading",content:[{b:["Candidate experience"]}]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The changes have also improved the candidate experience. With Aivy, applicants can complete the interview at any convenient time, without waiting for a recruiter’s response—especially important when dealing with high application volumes."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Candidates gain a quicker understanding of whether the company is a good fit, and the overall process feels more transparent and modern. According to the team, most candidates respond positively to this format."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["This strengthens Drinkit’s employer brand and makes communication with candidates more effective."]},{kind:"heading",content:[{b:["Additional capabilities of Aivy for Drinkit"]}]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The team also highlights several features that enhance the hiring process: video interview recording and storage, automatic transcription, candidate analytics, fit scoring, and the ability to personalize and brand the candidate experience."]},{kind:"heading",content:[{b:["Voice from the team"]}]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["Helen Gess, HR L&D at Drinkit, summarizes the experience with Aivy:"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{i:["“We already had a solid hiring process in place, but Aivy helped us take it to the next level. It significantly reduced the time spent on screening while improving the quality of candidates we move forward with. Now our team can focus on the strongest applicants, and candidates themselves appreciate the speed and flexibility of the process. It’s a win-win for both sides.”"]}]},{kind:"heading",content:[{b:["Conclusion"]}]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The Drinkit case shows how technology can enhance an already well-functioning hiring process."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Aivy helps the team process candidate flow faster, improves selection accuracy, and allows recruiters to focus on the strongest applicants. As a result, the hiring process becomes faster, more convenient, and more efficient—for both the business and the candidates."]}],ue=[{kind:"image",src:"/selectal/img/article-head-31-03-2025.jpg",sizes:"(max-width: 1200px) 100v

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1s must navigate multiple interfaces, defeating the efficiency purpose."]},{kind:"heading",content:['3. The "perpetual pilot"']},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Then there are those stuck in endless testing phases, piloting AI solutions without commitment to full implementation. This approach treats AI as an experiment rather than a fundamental business transformation, limiting potential returns."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The transformation path"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["True AI transformation in HR requires more than just new tools - it demands new thinking. The most successful implementations we've observed share these characteristics:"]},{kind:"heading",content:["1. Workflow integration vs. tool addition"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[`Effective AI implementation is about reimagining workflows with AI help at critical decision points. The question shouldn't be "Where can we use AI?" but rather "Where in our process do humans spend time that doesn't maximize their unique capabilities?"`]},{kind:"heading",content:["2. Clear ROI measurement"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Сompanies seeing the greatest benefits establish clear metrics before implementation. LinkedIn's report reveals that 76% of global businesses using GAI have seen significant time savings. But the key question remains: what are you doing with that reclaimed time?"]},{kind:"heading",content:["3. Skills development alongside technology"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Technology deployment without corresponding skill development creates sophisticated tools that remain underutilized. The most successful companies invest equally in AI capabilities and in training their teams to leverage these new tools."]},{kind:"heading",content:["Starting your AI implementation"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["If you're looking to move beyond AI rhetoric to genuine implementation, consider these initial steps:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!0,items:[[{b:["Map your current hiring process"]},", identifying where human time is spent on routine, repeatable tasks."],[{b:["Quantify the hours"]}," currently dedicated to activities like initial screening, pre-interview, candidate communications, and data collection."],[{b:["Identify your most pressing pain points"]}," - areas where current processes create bottlenecks or frustrations."],[{b:["Start with targeted implementation"]}," rather than attempting to transform everything at once. With thoughtful planning and a clear vision, your company can successfully navigate this transformation and realize substantial benefits from AI adoption."]]},{kind:"heading",content:["What Aivy can offer"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["At ",{a:["Aivy"],href:"https://aivy.cc/"},", we provide AI-powered recruiting solutions that can transform your hiring process by:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["Conducting initial candidate interviews 24/7"],["Providing comprehensive candidate assessments that evaluate both hard and soft skills"],["Generating detailed interview summaries automatically, eliminating hours of documentation"],["Creating clear, actionable reports that drive better hiring decisions"]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Our solutions are designed to enhance your team's capabilities, not replace them - amplifying human expertise with AI efficiency."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The conversation continues"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["What's stopping you from implementing AI in your HR processes? We'd love to hear about the risks and challenges you're facing. Share your thoughts in the comments, and we promise to address them in future posts and articles."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{i:["Data referenced in this article comes from LinkedIn's January 2025 "]},{a:[{i:["Work Change Report"]}],href:"https://economicgraph.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/economicgraph/en-us/PDF/Work-Change-Report.pdf"},{i:[` and Fortune's January 15, 2025 analysis "`]},{a:[{i:["Labor mismatch: Why HR leaders are finding fewer qualified job candidates amid a flood of applications"]}],href:"https://fortune.com/2025/01/15/labor-mismatch-hr-leaders-fewer-qualified-applicants-job-candidates-hiring/"},{i:['."']}]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{i:["Aivy provides AI-powered recruiting solutions that help companies find top talent faster while reducing workload on HR teams. Learn more at "]},{a:[{i:["Aivy.cc"]}],href:"http://aivy.cc/"},{i:["."]},{br:!0}]}],ge=[{kind:"image",src:"/selectal/img/article-head-25-04-2025.jpg",sizes:"(max-width: 1680px) 100v

1w, 1680px",srcSet:"/selectal/img/article-head-25-04-2025-p-500.jpg 500w, /selectal/img/article-head-25-04-2025-p-800.jpg 800w, /selectal/img/article-head-25-04-2025-p-1080.jpg 1080w, /selectal/img/article-head-25-04-2025.jpg 1680w"},{kind:"date",text:"April 22, 2025"},{kind:"heading",content:["Finding the Right Candidates Shouldn't Take Weeks"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["In today's competitive talent market, the traditional hiring timeline has become a significant liability. While your competitors are still sorting resumes, what if you could already be onboarding your ideal candidates?"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["That's exactly what Aivy delivers: perfectly matched candidates in as little as ",{b:["two days"]}," after receiving your job description."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The Numbers That Matter"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["When we say Aivy transforms recruitment, we have the metrics to prove it:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[[{b:["74% approval rate"]}," from hiring managers for our pre-screened candidates"],[{b:["Campaign launch in just 1 day"]}," with no lengthy setup processes"],[{b:["911 applications processed in 5 days"]}," versus 77.6 working days through traditional methods"],[{b:["250% ROI"]}," when comparing traditional recruitment costs to Aivy's approach"],[{b:["15.5x faster"]}," completion time from job posting to candidate presentation"]]},{kind:"heading",content:["How Aivy Works: Speed Without Sacrifice"]},{kind:"heading",content:["1. Launch Fast"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Your hiring campaign goes live in just one day. No complex implementation, no endless back-and-forth. We tap into trusted sourcing platforms to find candidates perfectly aligned with your requirements."]},{kind:"heading",content:["2. Automated Precision Interviews"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["While traditional recruiters can handle 5-8 interviews per day, Aivy's automated interview technology evaluates dozens of candidates simultaneously. Our AI-powered system assesses technical skills, experience, and cultural fit with remarkable accuracy."]},{kind:"heading",content:["3. Pre-Qualified Candidates Only"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["You'll never waste time on unsuitable applicants. Only candidates who pass our comprehensive screening process reach your desk—each one already evaluated against your specific requirements."]},{kind:"heading",content:["4. Quality You Can Trust"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Our 74% hiring manager approval rate isn't by chance. It's the result of sophisticated evaluation protocols that identify candidates with both the skills and cultural alignment your organization needs."]},{kind:"heading",content:["Beyond Traditional ATS Limitations"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["Unlike standard Applicant Tracking Systems that filter candidates based solely on keywords (and often miss exceptional talent), Aivy's approach evaluates candidates holistically:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["Identifies high-potential candidates whose resumes might not perfectly match standard ATS filters"],["Evaluates actual skills and capabilities rather than just resume formatting"],["Provides consistent assessment quality across all applicants, regardless of volume"],["Eliminates the psychological fatigue that affects human recruiters handling high volumes"]]},{kind:"heading",content:["For Companies Who Value Both Time and Quality"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["Aivy is designed for organizations that understand the real cost of prolonged vacancies:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["Companies expanding into new locations or markets"],["Organizations with seasonal hiring needs"],["Growing businesses that need to scale teams quickly"],["Any company that has experienced the frustration of lengthy recruitment cycles"]]},{kind:"heading",content:["The Aivy Difference"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[[{b:["Speed"]},": Campaigns launched in 1 day, top candidates in 2"],[{b:["Quality"]},": Pre-screened talent with a 74% approval rate"],[{b:["Efficiency"]},": Automated interviews that save countless hours"],[{b:["Trust"]},": Sourcing through vetted, reliable platforms"]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The future of recruitment isn't about choosing between speed and quality—it's about having both. With Aivy, that future is already here."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{i:["Ready to transform your hiring process? Let's connect to discu

1ss how Aivy can help your organization find the perfect candidates in record time."]}]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["#RecruitmentTransformed #HiringInnovation #TalentAcquisition"]}],me=[{kind:"image",src:"/selectal/img/article-head-9-03-2025.jpg",sizes:"(max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px",srcSet:"/selectal/img/article-head-9-03-2025-p-500.jpg 500w, /selectal/img/article-head-9-03-2025-p-800.jpg 800w, /selectal/img/article-head-9-03-2025-p-1080.jpg 1080w, /selectal/img/article-head-9-03-2025.jpg 1232w"},{kind:"date",text:"March 9, 2025"},{kind:"heading",content:["Why your business strategy hinges on solving an impossible hiring equation."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The uncomfortable truth most executives miss: blue-collar workers are now harder to find than white-collar workers. This isn't just another HR challenge—it's an existential business threat that will determine which companies survive the next decade."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The hidden crisis behind your growth plans"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Let’s cut through the noise: your expansion plans, automation initiatives, and reshoring strategies are likely built on a workforce foundation that doesn’t exist. While executives obsess over digital transformation and AI disruption, the actual business-killing crisis sits squarely in your maintenance department, loading dock, and assembly line."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["The numbers are brutal:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["20 job openings for every ONE new hire in critical trades"],["584,000 annual openings vs. 26,000 new skilled tradespeople"],["30% of union electricians retiring within the next decade"],["$ 1.9 million manufacturing jobs potentially unfilled by 2033"]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[`This isn’t a "hiring challenge"—it's a mathematical impossibility. You simply cannot execute your business strategy with a workforce that doesn’t exist.`]},{kind:"heading",content:["The expensive illusions killing your margins"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Most leadership teams are operating under dangerous misconceptions:"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{b:["Illusion #1:"]},' "We just need to pay more." Blue-collar wages are already up 20% since 2020, yet the shortage persists. The problem isn’t solely financial—throwing money at this won’t solve it.']},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{b:["Illusion #2:"]},' "Automation will save us." The manufacturing sector employs over 13 million workers—more than pre-pandemic levels. Contrary to popular belief, automation is creating more technical roles, not eliminating the need for workers.']},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{b:["Illusion #3:"]},` "The talent is out there; we just need better recruiting." The U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that if every unemployed person with relevant experience were hired, manufacturing would fill only 44% of its open positions. This isn’t a recruitment problem—it's a population problem.`]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{b:["Illusion #4:"]},' "Generation Z will fill the gap." After a brief post-pandemic uptick, Gen Z interest in trades plateaued in 2022. The pipeline remains fundamentally broken.']},{kind:"heading",content:["The strategic implications you can't ignore"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["This isn’t just an HR problem—it's a board-level strategic threat:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["Your CAPEX investments are at risk. That new production line? Useless without operators."],["Your ESG commitments are compromised. 83% of contractors cite inexperienced workers as their biggest safety concern. You’re increasingly forced to put undertrained people in potentially dangerous situations."],["Your innovation capacity is capped. Without skilled technicians to implement changes, your ability to adapt is fundamentally restricted."],["Your timelines are fiction. The skilled trades shortage is already delaying projects, hampering quality, and raising costs across industries."]]},{kind:"heading",content:["The path forward: Pragmatic solutions for business leaders"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Solving this crisis requires strategy, not just tactics. Forward-thinking companies are implementing multi-faceted approaches:"]},{kind:"heading",content:["1. Radically rethink your screening process"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The traditional hiring funnel for blue-collar roles is fundamentally broken. It’s designed to screen out candidates, when the math clearly shows you need to be finding ways to screen people in."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["At a minimum, you need technology that can:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["Scale initial candidate engagement across hundreds or thousands of applicants"],["Identify potential rather than just experience"],["Provide personalized attention that makes candidates feel valued"],["Accelerate time-to-hire from weeks to days"]]},{kind:"heading",content:["2. Build your own talent factory"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["The skills gap requires you to create your own workforce. Companies seeing success are:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["Partnering with high schools and trade schools (one commercial real estate firm successfully steered teens into facilities engineering roles directly after graduation)"],["Developing in-house training academies and mentorship programs"],["Creating clear progression pathways to motivate entry-level workers"]]},{kind:"heading",content:["3. Deploy technology as a force multiplier"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["Smart technology deployment isn’t about replacing workers—it's about making each worker more productive. For example:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["One heavy-equipment manufacturer used collaborative robots to increase productivity by 40% while improving resource utilization by 50%"],["An electronics manufacturer used remote-control technology to let expert technicians operate factory equipment from anywhere, reducing vacancy rates by 25%"]]},{kind:"heading",content:["4. Reimagine the interview process"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["This is where our experience with Aivy has been particularly illuminating. Traditional interviews fail spectacularly with blue-collar candidates for several reasons:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["They don’t accommodate varied shifts and schedules"],["They create unnecessary friction that drives candidates elsewhere in a tight market"],["They fail to engage c

1andidates who may be intimidated by formal interview processes"]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["Our AI-powered digital co-worker has demonstrated remarkable results specifically with blue-collar candidates by providing:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["24/7 availability that respects the reality of shift work"],["Conversational screening that feels less intimidating than formal interviews"],["Personalized engagement that creates a human connection at scale"],["Rapid response and scheduling that captures interested candidates before they accept other offers"]]},{kind:"heading",content:["The harsh reality that demands action"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The blue-collar hiring crisis isn’t cyclical—it's structural and worsening. Demographics alone guarantee that: by 2030, all Baby Boomers will be of retirement age, and your most experienced workers will be gone."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:['Companies taking this seriously are already reimagining their entire approach to workforce management. Those treating it as "just another HR challenge" will find themselves unable to execute basic business functions within the next 3−5 years.']},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The core question isn’t whether you’ll transform your approach to blue-collar hiring—it's whether you’ll do it proactively and strategically, or reactively and desperately when projects fail and production lines sit idle."]},{kind:"heading",content:["What leaders need to ask now"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["How would a 20−40% shortfall in technical roles impact your strategic objectives over the next 3 years?"],["What critical operations in your business rely on skilled trades that are facing the most severe shortages?"],["Is your current hiring process designed to maximize candidate throughput, or is it creating unnecessary friction?"],["How are you measuring your organization’s vulnerability to the blue-collar skills gap?"]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Your competitors aren’t just competing with you for market share—they're competing with you for the increasingly scarce talent that makes business operations possible. How you respond to this hidden crisis may determine whether your strategic plans remain viable at all."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{i:["At Aivy, we’ve helped organizations transform their approach to blue-collar hiring through our AI-powered digital co-worker. Let’s discuss how your organization can get ahead of this critical business challenge.",{br:!0}]}]}],fe=[{kind:"image",src:"/selectal/img/article-head-7-03-2025.jpg",sizes:"(max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px",srcSet:"/selectal/img/article-head-7-03-2025-p-500.jpg 500w, /selectal/img/article-head-7-03-2025-p-800.jpg 800w, /selectal/img/article-head-7-03-2025.jpg 1232w"},{kind:"date",text:"March 7, 2025"},{kind:"heading",content:[{b:["Why your HR strategy is probably missing the mark."]}]},{kind:"separator"},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Gen Z talks idealistic values but makes ruthlessly pragmatic career decisions. Your sustainability report won’t impress them, but your compensation package will. Their economic anxiety is reshaping hiring dynamics, and successful HR leaders will cut through the bullshit to address what actually drives their decisions. The uncomfortable truth most executives miss: blue-collar workers are now harder to find than white-collar workers. This isn’t just another HR challenge—it's an existential business threat that will determine which companies survive the next decade."]},{kind:"separator"},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The Deloitte 2024 Gen Z survey dropped recently, and the data reveals something fascinating that most corporate LinkedIn posts won’t tell you: there’s a massive disconnect between what Gen Z says they value and what drives their actual career decisions."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The values-reality gap that's costing you talent"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Let’s cut through the standard corporate narratives: ",{b:["50% of Gen Z claim they’ve rejected work assignments on ethical grounds. 44% say they’ve turned down employers based on values alignment."]}]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Impressive, right? Except the same report shows that ",{b:['56% of them live paycheck-to-paycheck and when many "rejected" assignments, 22% were forced to complete them anyway.']}]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Translation for HR leaders: Gen Z isn’t operating from a position of economic power. They’re answering surveys how they wish they could act while making ruthless compromises to 

1survive. Your fancy ESG report isn’t what’s pulling them in—it's whether you’re paying enough to cover their rent."]},{kind:"heading",content:['The "purpose economy" is largely strategic positioning']},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["While ",{b:["86% of Gen Z claim purpose is essential to job satisfaction, the report also shows 45% have side hustles primarily for extra cash."]}," This isn’t the purpose-driven behavior we keep reading about—it's economic survival repackaged as meaning."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{b:["What HR leaders need to understand:"]}," Gen Z has mastered the language of corporate values because they’ve grown up in a world that demands it. They’ll expertly navigate your culture interviews while privately calculating if your compensation package is competitive. They’ve simply gotten better at playing the game."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The AI skepticism you're ignoring"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:['Perhaps the most surprising finding: Gen Z is deeply skeptical about AI, with "uncertainty" as their dominant emotion (24%). Women are significantly less comfortable with GenAI than men (54% vs 63%).']},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["If you’re rushing to implement AI hiring tools, expect resistance. Gen Z has watched technology disrupt everything from privacy to democracy, and they’re appropriately wary. When you deploy new tech solutions, transparency about how they work isn’t optional—it's essential for trust-building."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The education rebellion changing your talent pipeline"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{b:["A third of Gen Z has rejected higher education altogether."]}," They're calculating ROI on education and finding traditional pathways lacking. 24% are pursuing alternative paths like vocational training."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{b:["For CHROs and Talent Acquisition leaders:"]}," Your degree requirements are likely filtering out innovative talent. Gen Z is questioning the education-career pipeline that millennials followed, and they're building alternative skills pathways. Your company's credential requirements probably need a serious overhaul."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The return-to-office reality check"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Despite the Twitter outrage, only 13% of those forced back to office started job hunting. Don’t mistake compliance for enthusiasm—your RTO policy might be creating silent disengagement. The most telling data point: 22% of Gen Z and 28% of millennials report feeling more engaged after returning to the office. That means over 70% don’t."]},{kind:"heading",content:["What actually works: The strategies that move the needle"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["So what actually drives Gen Z workplace decisions? The report offers clear signals:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!0,items:[[{b:["Economic security trumps purpose:"]}," Address compensation transparently. They've grown up in economic uncertainty and prioritize stability."],[{b:["Flexible work arrangements matter more than office perks:"]}," 60% of satisfied Gen Z cite work/life balance as their top priority. Your ping-pong tables aren't the draw you think they are."],[{b:["Learning beats loyalty: "]},"61% of highly satisfied Gen Z cite development opportunities as critical. They know job security is dead—skill security is what they're after."],[{b:["Mental health support is non-negotiable:"]},` Only 51% rate their mental health as good. This isn't a "nice to have"—it's essential infrastructure.`],[{b:["Technology adoption needs context: "]},'When implementing new tools, especially AI, explain the "why" behind them. Gen Z wants to know how technology serves humans, not the other way around.']]},{kind:"heading",content:["The path forward: Honest value propositions"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The most effective HR strategy for Gen Z isn’t about pretending to be something you’re not. It’s about honest value propositions."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["If your company genuinely lives its values, great—but lead with the economic and developmental benefits you provide. Gen Z will assess your values independently through platforms like Glassdoor and their personal networks."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["For HR leaders seeking sustainable engagement:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!0,items:[[{b:["Create structured development paths"]},": Clear growth opportunities matter more than vague promises of impact"],[{b:["Build financial wellness programs:"]}," They need this more than meditation apps"],[{b:["Implement transparent compensation:"]}," They’re sharing salaries anyway—get ahead of it"],[{b:["Rethink credential requirements: "]},"Focus on skills, not degrees"],[{b:["Provide mental health infrastru

1cture:"]}," Not just wellness programs, but actual support"]]},{kind:"heading",content:["The bottom line"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Gen Z isn’t navigating work based on idealism—they're operating on ruthless pragmatism disguised as values-driven decisions. They’ve inherited a brutal economic landscape and are adapting however necessary."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The generation that’s been endlessly analyzed is simply doing what every generation before them did: trying to build security and meaning in an increasingly precarious world. They’re just more articulate about it."]},{kind:"separator"},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{i:["Is your organization wrestling with engaging Gen Z talent effectively? How are you navigating the gap between stated values and economic realities in your talent strategy? Share your experiences in the comments.",{br:!0}]}]}],ye=[{kind:"image",src:"/selectal/img/article-head-2-04-2025.jpg",sizes:"(max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px",srcSet:"/selectal/img/article-head-2-04-2025-p-500.jpg 500w, /selectal/img/article-head-2-04-2025-p-800.jpg 800w, /selectal/img/article-head-2-04-2025-p-1080.jpg 1080w, /selectal/img/article-head-2-04-2025.jpg 1680w"},{kind:"date",text:"April 2, 2025"},{kind:"heading",content:["Why using AI in hiring is actually the more human approach"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[`In today's competitive talent market, many HR departments pride themselves on maintaining a "human touch" throughout their hiring process. This approach, while well-intentioned, deserves closer examination. Recent data suggests that an over-reliance on manual candidate screening may actually be counterproductive for both companies and candidates. Let's discuss why.`]},{kind:"heading",content:["The real cost of manual screening"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[`According to LinkedIn's January 2025 "Work Change report", 22% of HR professionals spend 3-5 hours daily reviewing applications manually. This represents a substantial commitment of resources that affects the bottom line.`]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["For a typical mid-sized company, the numbers are revealing:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["A recruiter spending ",{b:["15-25 hours"]}," weekly on manual screening."],["At a $60K annual salary, this translates to ",{b:["$450-750"]}," weekly per recruiter."],["For a team of five recruiters, the annual cost ranges from ",{b:["$117,000"]}," to ",{b:["$195,000."]}]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["More concerning is Fortune's finding that 73% of these applications don't meet basic position criteria. This means recruiters invest significant time reviewing candidates who aren't qualified for the role - time that could be directed toward more meaningful candidate interactions."]},{kind:"heading",content:["When good intentions lead to poor outcomes"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The belief that every application deserves human review stems from admirable intentions. However, this approach often creates the opposite of its intended effect."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["When recruiters are overwhelmed by volume, their ability to provide quality attention diminishes significantly. After reviewing dozens of applications, cognitive fatigue sets in, and decision quality inevitably suffers. The result is a process that appears personal but delivers an impersonal experience."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The bias paradox"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["Perhaps the most surprising aspect of manual screening is that it often introduces more bias than automated alternatives. Human recruiters, despite best efforts, are susceptible to unconscious biases that affect judgment:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["We naturally favor candidates who remind us of ourselves."],["Early impressions disproportionately influence our overall assessment."],["By day's end, decision quality declines as intelligent resources deplete."]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:['This creates an uncomfortable reality: the "human touch" we believe provides fair consideration may actually introduce inconsistency into the process.']},{kind:"heading",content:["A better way forward"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The solution isn't eliminating human judgment from hiring - it's applying it more strategically. Companies that have implemented partial automation report significant benefits, and the data supports it. LinkedIn reports that 51% of businesses using AI in their processes saw revenue increases of 10% or more. Meanwhile, AI-assisted messages receive 11% faster candidate responses than traditional communications."]},{kind:"heading",content:["Best positions to deploy AI in hiring"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["For entry-level positions, where application volumes are highe

1st and credential differences smallest, automation offers particular advantages. Traditional screening methods struggle with these roles because:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!0,items:[["The volume-to-quality ratio is challenging to manage manually."],["Resume credentials poorly predict on-the-job performance for early-career roles."],["Maintaining consistent evaluation criteria across hundreds of similar applications is nearly impossible."]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Most surprisingly, candidates may find these processes more responsive and fair because they receive faster feedback and feel less nervous when interacting with AI."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The economics of efficiency"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Consider the resource allocation difference:"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["With manual screening, reviewing ",{b:["100 applications"]}," takes approximately ",{b:["25 hours"]}," (15 minutes per application) at a cost of around ",{b:["$750"]}," in recruiter time. Using technology-assisted screening, the same 100 applications require about ",{b:["30 minutes"]}," of human oversight, costing roughly ",{b:["$15"]},"."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["This not only saves money, but also allows human attention to be reallocated to where it does the most good. When recruiters spend less time on initial screening, they can invest more in meaningful candidate interactions, hiring manager consultations, and strategic recruitment planning."]},{kind:"heading",content:["Improving the candidate experience"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Perhaps counterintuitively, partial automation can create a more human experience for candidates. When 73% of applications don't meet basic requirements, manual review processes mean qualified candidates wait longer for responses while recruiters sift through unqualified applications. But what about the companies?"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["We believe that the most successful organizations are those who find a thoughtful balance between technology and human interaction. Rather than viewing it as an either/or proposition, it's better to create a processes where each plays to its strengths:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["Automated systems handle initial screening based on objective requirements."],["AI-assisted preliminary interviews standardize early assessments."],["Human recruiters focus on nuanced evaluations, cultural fit, and candidate relationship building."]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The result is a process that's more efficient for companies and more responsive for candidates - a genuine win-win."]},{kind:"heading",content:["Moving forward mindfully"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["As you consider your own recruitment processes, the question isn't whether to maintain a human element, but rather how to apply human judgment where it adds the most value."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["Ask yourself:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["Where are your recruiters spending most of their time? Is it sifting through stacks of unqualified resumes, or having meaningful conversations with promising candidates?"],["What if your team could focus primarily on applicants who actually match your requirements?"],["And wouldn't your hiring process be fairer if every application received consistent, objective initial screening?"]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["In today's hiring landscape, ",{b:["the most human approach may not be having humans handle every step of the process"]},". Instead, it may be ",{b:["thoughtfully applying technology to enhance the human experience"]}," for everyone involved."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{i:[`Data referenced in this article comes from LinkedIn's January 2025 "`]},{a:[{i:["Work Change Report"]}],href:"https://economicgraph.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/economicgraph/en-us/PDF/Work-Change-Report.pdf"},{i:[`" and Fortune's January 15, 2025 analysis "`]},{a:[{i:["Labor mismatch: Why HR leaders are finding fewer qualified job candidates amid a flood of applications"]}],href:"https://fortune.com/2025/01/15/labor-mismatch-hr-leaders-fewer-qualified-applicants-job-candidates-hiring/"},{i:['."',{br:!0}]}]}],we=[{kind:"image",src:"/selectal/img/article-head-3-03-2025.jpg",sizes:"(max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px",srcSet:"/selectal/img/article-head-3-03-2025-p-500.jpg 500w, /selectal/img/article-head-3-03-2025-p-800.jpg 800w, /selectal/img/article-head-3-03-2025.jpg 1232w"},{kind:"date",text:"March 3, 2025"},{kind:"heading",content:["Candidates would rather talk to AI than your HR team."]},{kind:"separator"},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[`The data is clear but nobody wants to admit it: a significant percentage of job candidates are more comfortable opening up to an AI interviewer than your human recruiters. This isn’t futuristic speculation—it's happening now. Companies leveraging this psychological insight are capturing better talent while their competitors cling to outdated "human touch" recruiting myths. The uncomfortable truth most executives miss: blue-collar workers are now harder to find than white-collar workers. This isn’t just another HR challenge—it's an existential business threat that will determine which companies survive the next decade.`]},{kind:"separator"},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:['Let’s cut through the usual HR platitudes about "the irreplaceable human connection" in the hiring process. The research tells a more interesting story—one that most HR leaders are too uncomfortable to acknowledge.']},{kind:"heading",content:["The counterintuitive finding no one wants to talk about"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Here's the reality that's been staring us in the face: ",{b:["32% of Americans already feel comfortable with AI conducting their job interviews."]}," This isn't some fringe preference—it's nearly a third of your talent pool. What's more striking is that when people actually experience AI interviews, satisfaction rates climb dramatically—with companies like Unilever seeing ",{b:["over 80% positive feedback"]}," from candidates who went through their AI-driven process."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The raw truth? For many candidates, your well-intentioned human recruiters are actually a liability, not an asset."]},{kind:"heading",content:["Why candidates actually prefer the machine"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The psychology behind this preference is fascinating and brutally logical:"]},{kind:"heading",content:["1. Your human recruiters make them nervous"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Studies consistently show that the presence of a human evaluator spikes anxiety. Your recruiters' frowns, note-taking, and subtle cues of skepticism are triggering fight-or-flight responses in candidates who then perform worse."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["By contrast, AI interviews are perceived as less intimidating than traditional in-person meetings. When candidates know there's no person visibly judging them across the table, their performance improves. This isn't theory—it's documented in multiple studies."]},{kind:"heading",content:["2. They can be more honest with a machine"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Here's where it gets interesting. In a clinical trial at USC, researchers discovered that people were significantly more forthcoming with a virtual interviewer when they believed no human was monitoring the interaction. Participants literally said things like:"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[`"This is way better than talking to a person. I don't really feel comfortable talking about personal stuff to other people."`]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:['"A human being would be judgmental... I shared a lot of personal things [with the AI] because of that."']},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Translation: Candidates will tell your AI things they'd never tell your recruiters."]},{kind:"heading",content:[`3. They trust AI's objectivity more than your "unbiased" recruiters`]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["In a recent HireVue survey, 64% of workers said AI tools are as fair or more fair than human interviewers in treating applicants. Nearly half (49%) believe AI could help reduce bias in hiring."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["This isn't just candidate perception—the data backs it up. When Unilever implemented AI interviews, they didn't just improve efficiency (cutting time-to-hire by 90%)—they achieved their most diverse recruiting class to date."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Your candidates aren't naive. They know human recruiters have unconscious biases. They know your recruiter might be having a bad day, might not like the

1ir accent, or might be rushing to make a lunch meeting. AI doesn't have these problems."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The business case your CHRO needs to hear"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["This isn’t about cool technology—it's about competitive advantage in talent acquisition. Companies implementing AI-assisted interviewing are seeing:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!0,items:[["Better quality hires because candidates are more authentic and less performative"],["Faster hiring cycles with 90% reductions in time-to-hire possible"],["Improved diversity by removing unconscious bias barriers"],["Higher completion rates in the application process"],["Measurable improvement in candidate experience scores"]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["What’s particularly striking is what happened when a manufacturing company shifted from 12-hour shifts to more flexible part-time shifts with AI-driven hiring: they immediately saw a surge in Gen Z applicants. The limiting factor wasn’t the candidates—it was the rigid recruitment approach."]},{kind:"heading",content:["What actually works: The hybrid model"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["To be clear, this isn’t about removing humans entirely. The research shows candidates still want human connection in final hiring stages. The optimal approach is using AI for what it does best:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!0,items:[["Initial screening and structured interviews where AI’s consistency shines"],["Skills assessments where the focus should be purely on ability"],["Preliminary culture fit exploration where candidates might be more honest about preferences"]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Then bring humans in for relationship-building, deeper discussions, and final decision-making. This isn’t theoretical—it's what market leaders are already implementing."]},{kind:"heading",content:["Your competitors are already moving"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["While most CHROs are debating whether AI has a place in recruiting, forward-thinking companies are quietly reengineering their entire talent acquisition funnel."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Unilever’s AI transformation didn’t just save 50,000 hours of recruiter time—it dramatically expanded their talent pool because candidates could complete interviews on their own schedule. When one retail giant implemented similar technology, they saw application completion rates rise by 35%."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The bottom line"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The uncomfortable truth is this: For a significant portion of your candidates, talking to a machine feels safer, fairer, and less stressful than talking to your recruitment team. This isn’t a futuristic hypothesis—it's happening right now."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Companies that recognize and leverage this insight aren’t just saving money on recruitment—they're accessing better talent because they’re getting more authentic responses from candidates who feel psychologically safe enough to be honest."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Your candidates have already decided they’re comfortable with AI interviews. The question is whether your organization will be honest enough with itself to adapt."]},{kind:"separator"},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[{i:["Is your company experimenting with AI in the hiring process? What surprising candidate preferences have you discovered? Share your experiences in the comments.",{br:!0}]}]}],ke=[{kind:"image",src:"/selectal/img/article-head-21-03-2025.jpg",sizes:"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px",srcSet:"/selectal/img/article-head-21-03-2025-p-500.jpg 500w, /selectal/img/article-head-21-03-2025-p-800.jpg 800w, /selectal/img/article-head-21-03-2025-p-1080.jpg 1080w, /selectal/img/article-head-21-03-2025.jpg 1200w"},{kind:"date",text:"March 21, 2025"},{kind:"heading",content:["On irrelevant resumes that don't meet your hiring needs, wasting time better spent on the right candidates."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The numbers don't lie"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The new LinkedIn Work Change report reveals that while applications are flooding in—with nearly 40% of job seekers applying to more positions than ever before—employers are drowning in useless submissions."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[`Fortune's analysis drives the point home: "Nearly two-thirds (64%) of HR professionals say 

1it's actually become harder to find qualified talent in the last year."`]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Why? Because your application process is fundamentally broken."]},{kind:"heading",content:["Your recruitment process is leaking money"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["Let's do some basic math your CFO would appreciate:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["Average recruiter salary: $60,000 ($30/hour)"],["Hours spent reviewing unqualified resumes: 20+ weekly"],["Weekly cost per recruiter: $600+"],["Monthly waste: $2,400+"],["Annual waste per recruiter: $28,800+"]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["For a mid-sized company with five recruiters, that's $144,000 annually spent on reading resumes that should never have made it past the first filter. This doesn't even account for opportunity cost—the qualified candidates your competitors are hiring while your team wastes time on obvious rejects."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[`As Aneesh Raman, Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn, bluntly puts it: "We've got a skills mismatch that's playing out in the labor market, and it is only going to be more true over time, because the labor market was built to look at jobs as titles, not tasks."`]},{kind:"heading",content:["The resume delusion"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The most damaging fiction in hiring today is that resumes tell you anything meaningful about a candidate's ability to perform. They don't."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["According to the Work Change report, professionals entering the workforce today will hold twice as many jobs over their careers compared to 15 years ago. Traditional resume screening is calibrated for a world that no longer exists."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The report further emphasizes that 70% of the skills used in most jobs will change by 2030. Your recruiters are screening candidates based on yesterday's requirements, not tomorrow's needs."]},{kind:"heading",content:["Your ATS is part of the problem"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Your Applicant Tracking System was designed to manage applications, not identify talent. It's a database, not an intelligence tool. It's creating the illusion of process while delivering minimal value."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[`Fortune reports that "more than one-fifth (22%) of HR professionals are spending between three and five hours a day sifting through applications." This isn't because they're inefficient—it's because they're using tools built for the hiring landscape of 2005, not 2025.`]},{kind:"heading",content:['The hidden costs of "human" screening']},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["There's a pervasive myth that human review of every application represents quality hiring. The data suggests exactly the opposite:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["63% of HR professionals admit there's a skills mismatch between applicants and needs"],["45% of hiring managers say candidates lack critical soft skills"],["Nearly 90% of C-suite executives say employees are using AI at work, according to the LinkedIn report"]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Translation: Your competitors are using AI tools to screen more effectively while your team manually sorts through digital garbage."]},{kind:"heading",content:["A better approach: focus on tasks, not titles"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The LinkedIn report makes it clear: by 2030, 70% of skills used in most jobs will change. Your recruitment process needs to screen for adaptability and baseline capabilities, not rigid title matches."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:['"When you look at jobs as tasks, and you start to understand their different skills, and how those skills are changing year over year, it creates a whole different way to match talent and opportunity," notes Raman in the Fortune article.']},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["This represents the fundamental shift needed in recruitment: from credential verification to capability identification."]},{kind:"heading",content:["Stop throwing money at a broken process"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["The financial waste in traditional recruitment is staggering. Think beyond the direct salary costs:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!0,items:[["Opportunity cost of missed talent"],["Delayed time-to-hire affecting operations"],["Recruiter burnout and turnover"],["Damaged employer brand from poor candidate experience"]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The LinkedIn report notes that 51% of businesses that adopted generative AI reported a revenue increase of 10% or more. Meanwhile, your recruitment team is still manually reading through applications destined for rejection."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The AI screening reality"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Digital co-workers for HR team

1s (like what we've built at Aivy) aren't about replacing human judgment—they're about ensuring human judgment is applied where it actually matters."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The data from both reports suggests that initial screening—particularly for entry-level positions—is where the greatest waste occurs and where automation delivers the clearest ROI."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:[`Aivy assesses what resumes can never show you: communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and how candidates think on their feet. This frees your recruiters to focus on candidates who've already demonstrated baseline capabilities—fundamentally changing your team's productivity equation. For example, people can fake qualifications on a resume, but when Aivy asks them, "What specifically did you contribute to that project?" — you'll know easily who actually has the skills and who doesn't.`]},{kind:"heading",content:["Look at your numbers"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:["If you're in the C-suite or leading HR, audit your own metrics:"]},{kind:"list",numbered:!1,items:[["What percentage of applications advance beyond initial screening?"],["How many hours does your team spend on resume review?"],["What's your cost-per-hire when factoring in recruiter time?"]]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The answers will likely reveal an uncomfortable truth: your current process is indefensible from a business perspective."]},{kind:"heading",content:["The way forward"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The evidence is clear: continuing to manually screen resumes for entry-level positions represents one of the clearest examples of operational waste in modern business."]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["The LinkedIn report demonstrates that professionals are adapting—with a 140% increase in the pace at which LinkedIn members add new skills to their profiles since 2022. Your recruitment process needs to adapt with similar urgency."]},{kind:"heading",content:["Let's talk reality"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Are you measuring your recruitment team's effectiveness by how many resumes they read—or by the quality of hires they deliver? Are you still requiring them to manually screen entry-level candidates when AI can do it more consistently and cost-effectively?"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!0,content:["Share your thoughts: Are you seeing this waste in your organization? How are you addressing the fundamental mismatch between application volume and quality? What would your HR team do with 20 hours back in their week?"]},{kind:"paragraph",gap:!1,content:[{i:["The data points in this article come from LinkedIn's January 2025 "]},{a:[{i:["Work Change Report"]}],href:"https://economicgraph.linkedin.com/content/dam/me/economicgraph/en-us/PDF/Work-Change-Report.pdf"},{i:[` and Fortune's January 15, 2025 analysis "`]},{a:[{i:["Labor mismatch: Why HR leaders are finding fewer qualified job candidates amid a flood of applications"]}],href:"https://fortune.com/2025/01/15/labor-mismatch-hr-leaders-fewer-qualified-applicants-job-candidates-hiring/"},{i:['."']},{br:!0}]}],be={"how-drinkit-6x-accelerated-barista-hiring-with-aivy-by-selectal":pe,"careerist-speeds-up-hiring-4-8x-with-aivy":de,"competitors-build-ai-hr-teams-youre-stuck-with-resumes":ue,"from-job-post-to-perfect-hire-in-just-2-days-the-aivy-revolution":ge,"the-blue-collar-crisis":me,"the-gen-z-talent-paradox":fe,"the-hidden-cost-of-your-hr-teams-human-touch-obsession":ye,"the-uncomfortable-truth":we,"your-recruiters-waste-20-hours-weekly":ke};function ve(){const{slug:e=""}=O(),t=he(e),a=be[e];return!t||!a?null:p.jsxs(B,{currentPath:"/insights",site:M,children:[p.jsx("section",{className:"top-section section_dark",children:p.jsx("div",{className:"container",children:p.jsx("div",{className:"top-section_title top-section_thin",children:p.jsxs("h1",{className:"top-title",children:[p.jsx("span",{className:"title-highlight",children:t.heading??t.title}),p.jsx("br",{})]})})})}),p.jsx("section",{className:"section section_light-darker",children:p.jsx("div",{className:"container",children:p.jsx("div",{className:"article-container",children:p.jsx(N,{blocks:a})})})})]})}const He=Object.freeze(Object.defineProperty({__proto__:null,AivyArticlePage:ve},Symbol.toStringTag,{value:"Module"}));

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