Linx Team · 6/2/2026
The Human & AI model in recruitment, often referred to as hybrid hiring or augmented recruitment, combines the efficiency and data-processing power of Artificial Intelligence with the empathy, emotional intelligence, and complex judgment of human professionals.
In 2026, roughly 87% of companies are using some form of AI in their recruitment processes to address high-volume applications and skill gaps. The model shifts the recruiter's role from administrative task-master to a strategic partner.
AI (The Engine): Handles repetitive, time-consuming, and data-intensive tasks.
Human (The Pilot): Handles high-touch, empathetic, and nuanced evaluation.