Recruitment Automation: Helpful or Harmful? It Depends on the Human Element

There’s no doubt technology has made hiring more efficient but when candidates feel like they’re speaking to a bot, the connection gets lost. Automated “we received your CV” emails and digital scheduling tools are great, but without a personal touch, they can leave candidates feeling like a number.

Smart recruitment tech should enhance, not replace, human interaction. For instance, a well-timed SMS or WhatsApp reminder before an interview adds convenience. But a personal check-in afterwards even a short message from the hiring manager deepens engagement.

Our team often helps clients strike this balance: ensuring that while automation manages logistics, relationships remain front and centre. We’ve seen clients reduce ghosting significantly by adding just one or two thoughtful touchpoints throughout their hiring funnel.

If you're wondering whether your current setup strikes the right tone, now might be a suitable time to evaluate your candidate communications and build a more responsive, relationship-driven process. We’d be happy to walk through it with you.

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