67% of HR leaders report AI-generated applications are slowing hiring
67% of HR leaders report AI-generated applications are slowing hiring
Publish Date: 2026-03-10 08:05:00
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- 84% of HR teams report heavier workloads as AI-tailored applications increase
- 65% of hiring managers say AI-enhanced resumes make skills harder to verify
MENLO PARK, Calif., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes hiring, organizations are finding it more difficult — and time-consuming — to identify skilled talent. A survey from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half found that 67% of U.S. HR leaders say reviewing AI-generated applications has slowed the hiring process, with 20% reporting delays of more than 2 weeks.
AI adds complexity to hiring
84% of HR teams are feeling overworked due to the added time it takes to review AI-generated candidate applications.
The rapid rise in the use of AI tools by job seekers is creating new challenges for employers. 65% of hiring managers report that a surge in applications — many enhanced or generated by AI — has increased the difficulty of verifying candidate skills. In some cases, generative AI tools are fabricating or embellishing work history and skills, making it harder for employers to distinguish authentic experience from AI-generated content. In a market where highly skilled talent is already scarce, this adds time, risk and cost to hiring.
Notably, HR leaders feel the strain, as 84% say their teams are experiencing heavier workloads. To validate candidates, many leaders have added steps that can further extend hiring timelines, including:
- Spending more time reviewing applications (42%)
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