Why do over 80% of companies still hire the wrong candidates despite using AI and advanced recruitment tools?

Last Updated: 30.06.2025 01:17

Why do over 80% of companies still hire the wrong candidates despite using AI and advanced recruitment tools?

The tools may miss some possible candidates, but if they screw up whom they hire, they can only blame the interviewers and the hiring manager.

Recruiting tools are used to screen resumes.

Which is followed by calling 5–10 candidates for a first evaluation

What made you recently say to yourself, “Wait. Really?”

Which is followed by a possible job offer

Which is followed by inviting 2–3 for interviews

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What are the basic human needs according to psychology? What are the consequences of not meeting these needs?