Posts

AI Video Interviews: Helpful Screening Tool or Risky Shortcut for Employers?

Image
Hiring teams are under pressure to move faster, handle larger applicant pools, and keep the process fair—all without burning out recruiters or overwhelming candidates. AI video interview tools promise speed, consistency, and fewer scheduling headaches, especially for the early screening stages—but does automation actually improve hiring, or does it risk turning a deeply human moment into something rigid or impersonal? In this article, we take a clear-eyed look at where these tools actually help, where they fall short, and how employers can use them without losing the authenticity and judgment that make hiring decisions effective. What Are AI Video Interviews, and How Do They Work? AI video interviews are screening systems that use technology to guide the early stages of a job interview . With these tools, candidates record responses to preset questions, and the system analyzes them using a mix of transcription, natural language processing (NLP), pattern recognition, and scorin...

The Rise of the Flexible Workforce: Why Employers Are Turning to Temporary and Contract Talent

Image
The way companies build teams is changing. What once served as a simple workaround—using temporary or contract workers to cover gaps—has become a strategic shift toward a flexible workforce that can scale with changing priorities and accelerating project demands. The drivers are familiar to anyone managing hiring right now: Projects move faster than traditional hiring timelines allow. New technologies require specialized skills that may only be needed for specific initiatives. Market conditions shift quickly enough that long-term workforce commitments feel riskier than they used to. And talented professionals across industries are choosing work-life balance and project-based work over traditional permanent roles. Industries from IT and healthcare to finance and logistics are responding by making contract- and project-based talent a core part of their workforce strategy, not just a backup plan. These professionals bring specialized expertise exactly when it's needed, scale with...

Can AI Agents Replace Recruiters? A Practical Reality Check for Employers

Image
You’re probably seeing them more and more—in your LinkedIn feed, mobile ads, sales emails, and every other digital touchpoint. Another HR-focused AI demo making the same bold claim: this time, the machine can handle recruiting on its own. With the McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI in 2025 showing 62% of businesses have experimented with AI agents, it naturally raises the question: Can AI agents replace recruiters and take over the entire hiring process? The AI Promise vs. The Human Reality It’s tempting to think we’re just a software update away from AI-led recruiting. But the reality is far more interesting and nuanced. Yes, AI agents are reshaping the behind-the-scenes work of screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and streamlining workflows. They can sift through data at impossible speeds, automate repetitive tasks , and keep hiring pipelines moving with impressive efficiency. But they also reveal the limits of automation in a process built on trust, relationship...