Over half of firms are still holding off using AI for recruitment as human fears persist

New research from Morgan McKinley reveals that 55% of UK employers have yet to integrate AI into their recruitment processes, significantly trailing the global average of 36%. While AI adoption remains slow, jobseekers are increasingly skeptical, with 28% of UK candidates stating that AI-based assessments would discourage them from applying. The report highlights a growing disconnect: while 78% of global candidates utilize AI in their job searches, employers struggle to verify skills, with two in five noting that AI makes it harder to assess applicant quality. Furthermore, there is a clear lack of organizational support, as 68% of employees report receiving zero or inadequate AI training. Experts emphasize that for AI to be successfully adopted in hiring, companies must prioritize transparency, human oversight, and comprehensive training programs to help staff navigate the transition responsibly rather than leaving them to manage the technology in isolation.