How AI is transforming recruiting metrics: Faster hires, better quality, less burnout

Hiring teams are drowning in data. But when it comes to making great hires, having more data isn’t always the answer—knowing how to use it makes the real difference.

Take self-reported data, for example. Tools like ChatGPT have made it easier than ever for candidates to generate polished resumes or cover letters that look impressive on the surface but do not accurately reflect their true skills or potential.

Because of this, AI-powered skills assessments are becoming increasingly important, they help hiring teams zero in on top candidates backed by real data, verify capabilities, and make decisions based on merit—not just well-crafted resumes.

The result? Smarter hiring. Fairer decisions. And stronger teams built on real skills, not just self-reported ones. With the right hiring tools, recruiters can generate data that consistently helps them hire better.

Let’s look at some of the top hiring metrics AI is transforming—and how it’s helping recruiters work better than ever.

Hiring AI reduces time-to-hire

Hiring great talent isn’t just about who you hire—it’s about how fast you do it.

Yes, hiring is a game of speed, and if you’re not fast enough, top candidates won’t wait around. They’ll quickly move on to other opportunities that get them in the door faster.

This is why, for many talent teams, time-to-hire is a top hiring metric. They know the stakes are high and are turning to AI to speed things up—and it’s working. In fact, in our 2025 Global Guide to Hiring, HR professionals who use AI reported hiring 52% faster.

So, how can hiring teams use AI to improve their time-to-hire metric?

Automate busywork

Gone are endless back-and-forth emails or phone tag to schedule interviews. With AI engagement tools, talent teams can connect with candidates, even when they’re off the clock. The automated process will answer questions, move them to the next stage of the process, and lock in interview times instantly. This keeps things moving quickly without the need for a human to take over.

Cut down on time-consuming processes

Let’s face it—traditional hiring processes are filled with time-consuming tasks. Manually screening resumes, writing interview questions from scratch, scheduling calls…it all adds up.

But with hiring AI, instead of starting from zero, recruiters can tap into pre-built, tailored interview guides and leverage on-demand interviews that candidates complete on their own time. As a result, talent teams have the space and clarity to make smarter, faster decisions.

Process large volumes of data much faster and more accurately

Generative AI can process vast amounts of data at a speed and scale that humans simply can’t. For example, candidates can take skills assessments to quickly identify if they have the right skills to match the role. What used to take hours of manual review now becomes a smart shortlist of qualified candidates—based on real skills and job-relevant criteria, not just inflated backgrounds.

How Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia eliminated time-intensive phone screens

A great example of this in action comes from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). They implemented HireVue Assessments and completely eliminated those long, manual phone screens that used to eat up their team’s time.

The results were remarkable:

• 1,695 hours saved per year through automation
• $667,000 saved year-to-date in efficiency
• 6,743 hours freed up annually by replacing phone screens with on-demand interviews

Hiring AI streamlines high-volume hiring

Some businesses hire in ones and twos. Others fill hundreds of roles at once. High-volume hiring isn’t just about filling seats quickly—it’s about doing it efficiently, fairly, and without burning out your hiring teams. With AI, reviewing hundreds of applicants suddenly becomes much easier. Here’s how.

Review mass applications quickly and objectively

Handling mass applications manually is overwhelming. But with AI, candidates can easily complete a pre-screen via text and move forward in the process automatically. And instead of weeding through applications, recruiters spend their time reviewing a shortlist of candidates who’ve already shown they’re qualified.

Interview multiple candidates at one time

Instead of trying to find time to interview every single candidate, recruiters can send them an on-demand interview where candidates can record their responses when they have time. Recruiters can then review those responses on their own schedule, making it easy to spot top talent quickly and confidently move them to an in-person interview.

Make initial connections so recruiters can focus on other tasks

Connecting with candidates says a lot about your business. However, when you’re dealing with hundreds of applicants, it’s impossible for recruiters to connect with every single one personally. AI recruiting assistants solve this by engaging candidates from the very first interaction—answering questions, providing updates, and helping improve show rates for interviews. It keeps the process moving and frees recruiters to focus on strategy and decision-making.

How Emirates Airlines streamlined their high-volume hiring

Emirates Airlines hires between 500 and 1,000 customer service employees every month, managing hundreds of thousands of applications. After adding HireVue’s skills assessments to their process, they completely transformed their hiring outcomes.

• Time-to-hire dropped from 60 days to just 7
• 800 hours saved for recruiters and hiring managers—freeing up two-thirds of their recruiting team to focus on more strategic work
• Candidates loved the process too, reflected in a 93% CSAT score

Hiring AI boosts quality of hire

Quality of hire can be one of the hardest hiring metrics to nail consistently, especially when dealing with large candidate pools and time pressure. So how do you ensure you’re bringing on the right person with the right skills, who will thrive in the role? That’s where AI can make all the difference.

Match the right skills to the role

AI doesn’t just look at keywords on a resume—it analyzes candidate assessments to surface the people with the strongest skill matches and growth potential. As a result, recruiters spend less time on “maybe” candidates and more time focusing on those who can actually do the job—and do it well.

Find candidates that may have not otherwise applied for the role

Sometimes, the perfect candidate isn’t actively searching for a specific job role because they don’t realize they’re actually qualified. Predictive tools, like Find My Fit, guide candidates toward roles that match their skills, interests, and personality traits. It’s a win-win: candidates discover opportunities they may not have considered, and companies find untapped talent they might’ve missed.

How The Holcim Group improved their quality-of-hire

The Holcim Group had a skills gap and was looking to create a pipeline of talent based on the competencies proven to predict job success. Using HireVue’s AI-scored Video Interviews and Games Based Assessments, Holcim now automatically filters out 60% of candidates who aren’t the right fit. What’s left? A pool of candidates that have the skills to succeed in the role and become an integral part of the company.

Ready to accelerate hiring, reduce burnout, and build stronger teams? See how top companies are using AI to transform their recruiting—from screening to selection.

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