The 2026 AI in Hiring Report

How jobseekers, recruiters and hiring managers across the UK, Ireland and Germany are navigating AI trust and transparency

AI is now part of everyday hiring across the UK, Ireland and Germany. It’s helping teams move faster and manage growing application volume – but it’s also changing how candidates experience the process and how confident hiring teams feel in their decisions.

Based on insights from 1,700 jobseekers, 198 recruiters and 373 hiring managers across these regions, this report explores how AI is reshaping trust in hiring. You’ll see where automation is easing pressure, where confidence is slipping and how leading organisations are adjusting their processes to stay fair, credible and human – even as AI becomes more common.

‍Download the report to learn:

• How rising workload and application volume are pushing recruiters towards AI and where confidence in screening tools still falls short
  
• What AI-enabled fraud looks like across the UK, Ireland and Germany and how teams are tightening verification without turning hiring into a suspicion-first experience
  
• Why transparency is becoming a differentiator and how clear communication about AI use builds candidate trust and protects employer reputation