AI Is Powering a New Era in Talent Acquisition — And I’m All In

In recent conversations across the Talent spectrum, it's interesting to hear the divide when it comes to AI. There’s the “Yay crowd” leaning into the potential, testing tools, & already seeing real results, & then there’s the “No group", unsure, sceptical, or just overwhelmed by the pace of change.

Both reactions are valid.

But one thing is clear: AI is here. For me, AI is powering a new era in Talent Acquisition…. AND I AM ALL IN.

Business transformation is accelerating: the way we attract, engage, & hire talent must continue to evolve.

AI isn’t just a trend; it’s a powerful catalyst for how we build & scale modern, human-centric talent strategies.

Having spent the last 8 years leading Talent Transformation, I’m always thinking about what’s next & more importantly, how to design solutions that are sustainable, scalable, & kind to our teams, our business, & our candidates.

At Abano, we’re embracing AI in Talent Acquisition as a practical enabler of something much greater:

• An always-on recruitment function that anticipates needs, not just reacts to them.
• A hiring experience that’s efficient, inclusive, & data-informed.
• And most importantly, a TA team that isn’t burning out to deliver results.

What does that look like in action?

• AI is eliminating repetitive tasks, freeing our recruiters to focus on what humans do best: building trust, fostering relationships, & delivering meaningful candidate experiences.
• Generative AI tools are supporting hiring managers by crafting job descriptions, preparing interview guides, enabling structured behavioural interviews, & helping teams align faster on the right fit.
• Agentic AI is taking things a step further, acting like a proactive recruiting assistant that can autonomously source, screen, & schedule, freeing up even more space for human connection. While still emerging, I see the potential to drive efficiency without compromising experience.
• We’re prioritising responsible AI adoption, investing in human-in-the-loop systems to ensure fairness, transparency, & ethical decision-making at every step.

The result?

• We’re delivering faster, without sacrificing thoughtfulness.
• We’re working smarter, not longer.
• Our people are thriving because the tech is working for them, not the other way around.

This was never about replacing people; it’s about elevating them.

We’re not rushing into the future. We’re helping build the foundation for it.

The opportunity & challenge for us as talent leaders is to bridge the AI divide by demystifying the tools, sharing practical, low-risk wins, & always keeping the human experience at the centre of everything we implement.

If you’re exploring how AI can support your talent strategy without overwhelming your people or compromising your values, I’d love to connect, share what we’ve learned, & learn from your experiences.

The future of hiring is human-led & tech-enabled.