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In today’s fast-evolving hiring landscape, executives face a key question: Where should we deploy AI in recruitment—and where is the human touch irreplaceable?
The answer lies in talent segmentation, a strategic approach to group roles and candidates based on complexity and impact. This enables smarter, more cost-effective hiring while ensuring top talent engagement.
Leverage AI for Volume, Humans for Influence.
For high-volume or operational roles, AI and hiring analytics software can efficiently handle initial vetting, scheduling, and candidate screening. These functions are perfect for automation using recruitment intelligence platforms, candidate sourcing tools, and talent acquisition software.
However, for high-impact roles—especially at the executive or senior leadership level—personalized, consultative approaches are essential. C-level hiring demands a leadership recruitment platform and executive talent database powered by nuanced insights, not just algorithms.
Segment the Hiring Process, Not Just Candidates.
Break down the hiring workflow—pre-planning, outreach, interviews—and match tasks with either tech or human input. Use company organization chart platforms and company hierarchy tools to decode where these roles sit in the org and who they report to. This informs both sourcing and engagement strategy.
Enhance Candidate Experience Through Personalization.
Especially for passive or senior candidates, the connection with your brand, team, and mission matters. Don’t let automation break that link. Use organization chart structuring platforms to map peer roles and potential growth paths, and deploy b2b executive databases to identify high-potential individuals earlier.
Apply Segmentation to Decode Competitors.
Use corporate org chart insights and competitor workforce analysis tools to benchmark your recruitment approach against peers. Integrate this into a target staff analysis platform or business networking platform for sourcing and partnership development.
Bottom Line:
Talent segmentation, powered by a blend of AI and human insight, is the C-suite’s blueprint for a more strategic, future-proof hiring strategy.
This article was inspired by insights from Curtis Britt, Senior Client Partner and Vice President, Projects, North America at Korn Ferry, who emphasizes the power of combining AI with a human touch in talent acquisition.
