Adecco says its UK AI recruitment agents cut the time needed for recruitment processes by around 15%. Hiring decisions remain with human recruiters, as automation raises questions about what recruitment agency fees should cover.
In February, Adecco reported that 6 AI recruitment agents were working across its UK and French operations. The group reported more than 2.5 million AI-supported interactions with candidates, with roughly half taking place outside normal working hours.
The gains extend beyond one staffing company. Bullhorn surveyed nearly 300 recruitment professionals across the UK and Ireland, with 37% reporting that AI accelerated candidate screening by between 26% and 50%.
Recruitment agencies commonly base their fees on a share of the hired candidate’s salary for the first year, but automation is putting the value of basic CV sourcing under scrutiny. For employers assessing these services, faster processing is distinct from candidate judgement: Adecco says its agents do not make hiring decisions, and candidates can request a person.
Recruitment software builders can point to deployed agents rather than relying only on promised efficiency gains.
Employers have a stronger basis to question fees for basic CV sourcing as that work becomes easier to automate.
Lower agency fees remain unproven, so faster screening should not be treated as guaranteed savings for hiring companies.
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