The Hiring Intelligence Report 2026
Tracing the trajectory of talent acquisition: from AI uncertainty, to strategic adoption, to today’s focus on human-centered intelligence.
For the third year in a row, Willo is tracking the evolution of hiring practices through our annual research. From AI uncertainty in 2024 to growing skepticism in 2025.
Now in 2026, as AI has moved from experimental to essential, the question is no longer "Should we use AI?" but "How do we use AI?” And even more so, “How do we use it to scale authentic, human-first hiring without sacrificing quality, fairness, or trust?"
Shape the Future of Hiring Intelligence
Share your insights and help shape the definitive guide to intelligent hiring at scale.
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The survey closes on October 10, 2025. All participants will receive the complete report when published in Q4 2025.
What We're Exploring
Authenticity at Scale
Human-AI Balance
Signal Detection
Fairness & Trust
Skills-Based Hiring
Candidate Experience
Access Our Previous Research
2024
The Uncertainty Era
Nearly 80% of talent professionals expected to implement AI tools, but struggled with the tension between automation and human judgment. We captured an industry at a crossroads.
2025
The Skepticism Shift
The emergence of "AI-proof" assessments and growing skepticism about automation's role revealed an industry pushing back and shifting toward skills-based evaluation.
2026
The Intelligence Integration
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All participants will receive the complete report when published in Q4 2025.
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