State of Hiring Automation: 2026 Benchmark Report
Getting the right candidate to the right job? Most organizations have figured that part out. It’s what happens after the apply button is clicked, where hiring stalls and disconnected follow-ups begin.
Phenom and Aptitude Research studied and surveyed over 300 TA leaders from organizations across 8 industries to reveal where automation gaps are impacting candidate experience and hiring speed, what leading organizations are doing differently, and how you can lead the pack.
Unlock the insights you need to improve the quality of hiring without sacrificing speed.
Phenom and Aptitude Research studied and surveyed over 300 TA leaders from organizations across 8 industries to reveal where automation gaps are impacting candidate experience and hiring speed, what leading organizations are doing differently, and how you can lead the pack.
Unlock the insights you need to improve the quality of hiring without sacrificing speed.
An Inside Look
Voice of industry insights from 100+ TA leaders on automation priorities, challenges, and where they’re investing next
Industry rankings across 8 industries to compare where you stand
What leaders are doing differently to qualify candidates without ever leaving the apply flow
Practical steps you can take now to compress hiring timelines and improve quality at scale through workflow orchestration
Report Highlights
94%
of organizations do not schedule interviews inline — qualification happens days later, after candidates have moved on0.9%
Only 0.9% have a fully orchestrated inline qualification workflow across screening, assessment, scheduling, and credential verification62%
of TA leaders say hiring automation is more urgent now than it was a year ago54%
cite quality of hire as their #1 challenge
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