Are 3 out of 4 Indian Recruiters Investing Up to 70% in AI?

New Delhi, June 12 (NationPress) A recent report reveals that 75 percent of recruiters in India are channeling up to 70 percent of their hiring budgets into recruitment technology and AI tools. The top three priorities for recruiters include sourcing high-quality candidates with transferable skills (57 percent), embracing advanced hiring technology (52 percent), and demonstrating the return on investment (ROI) of hiring to C-suite leaders (46 percent), according to LinkedIn's latest research.

As Indian recruiters near three years of AI integration in their operations, there has been a notable shift from ‘quick hiring’ to ‘quality hiring’.

Despite this progress, challenges remain, including achieving the right blend of soft and technical skills (64 percent), expediting the hiring process (58 percent), and identifying candidates that align with the company culture (54 percent).

In response to these evolving needs, 69 percent of Indian recruiters are leveraging data analytics for informed hiring decisions, while 63 percent are utilizing AI tools to enhance hiring speed and accuracy.

“In the rush to fill positions, many recruiters cast a wide net without depth, prioritizing quantity over quality. However, today’s hiring landscape demands more. Recruiters require tools that enable them to discover talented individuals who can drive significant business results,” stated Ruchee Anand, Head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions in India.

The key lies in harnessing AI and data to transition from quick-fill roles to impactful hires.

“Our latest findings show that over half (53 percent) of recruiters in India are already witnessing better returns from platforms like LinkedIn as they shift their focus towards skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and leadership,” Anand added.

The quality of hires has emerged as the primary success metric, noted by 72 percent of recruiters, followed by time to hire (60 percent) and revenue per employee (59 percent).

Recruiters reported that delays in the hiring process lead to losing top talent to quicker competitors (58 percent), increased workload pressures on teams (64 percent), and a decline in productivity and morale (63 percent).

The most frequent causes of these delays are structural issues, including lengthy approval processes (58 percent) and indecision among hiring managers (56 percent), as highlighted in the report.

As AI adoption continues to rise, 90 percent of recruiters in India anticipate evolving into ‘strategic career advisors’ in their roles, while 92 percent intend to utilize personalized content and data insights to better engage candidates, the report indicated.