04/08/2025

AI in Hiring

Why human resources is still human

If you believe the headlines, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing hiring. A recent Gartner study found that between 2023 and 2024, the number of HR leaders adopting AI solutions doubled. From LinkedIn Recruiter to AI-enhanced application tracking systems, AI tools promise to source, screen, and optimize our way to faster processes and higher-quality candidates.

But that doesn’t reflect what’s happening in the association world, where the reality of AI often falls short.

AI may be reshaping how some organizations hire, particularly large enterprises managing thousands of applications. But associations and smaller nonprofits operate in a different context. There are fewer positions, the skillsets needed are broader, and the nuances of mission-driven work are deeper. HR leaders are cautious about relying on AI to find their next great employee. Here’s why.

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