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When AI writes the job ad and the CV, who is hiring?

Barny Ritchley — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:07:27 GMT

A couple of years ago, this would have sounded far-fetched. Now it happens every day. A hiring manager asks an AI tool for a job ad and gets a fluent draft in seconds. Hundreds of applicants ask their own AI tools to tailor a CV to it. A screening tool ranks one against the other, and a shortlist appears.

Someone you hire this winter could take you to tribunal by June

Hannah Mullaney — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:12:19 GMT

Earlier this year, I spoke at HR Technologies in London on why leadership selection should never be left to chance.

Reducing mis-hires: the science behind Wave Connect

Rab MacIver — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:15:05 GMT

Confidently Wrong: The Hidden AI Risks in Hiring and HR

Saville Assessment — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

AI now touches every step of hiring. Used well it saves real time. Left unchecked, it makes critical errors that compound, step after step, into decisions you can't trust.

Defensible People Decisions: Why HR needs a stronger evidence base - Saville Assessment

Olivia Black — Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

HR leaders at global organizations are under growing pressure to make defensible people decisions.

Hannah Mullaney is at HR Technologies UK - Saville Assessment

Hannah Mullaney — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Those of you that joined last month's Saville Assessment webinar will be familiar with some research we carried out recently looking at whether HR is genuinely set up to make defensible and reliable leadership selection decisions in this period of change and disruption.

Future-ready leadership in 2026

Olivia Black — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The term 'Future-ready' gets thrown around a lot. But if you're sitting in HR with critical appointments to make, a fragile culture, and transformation work that can't afford to stall, the last thing you need is another buzzword.

The wider implications of poor leadership | Saville Assessment

Saville Assessment — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

As well as the obvious financial implications, a bad leadership decision can derail transformation, damage culture, and even put compliance at risk. In high-stakes, highly regulated industries, the ripple effect of a wrong promotion or senior hire is huge.

AI Hiring Automation Insights for HR & TA | Saville Assessment

Saville Assessment — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Executive Summary

Why it matters: AI is reshaping HR, but compliance is critical to avoid legal and reputational risks.
What you'll learn: A clear path towards audit-ready AI compliance under global regulations like the EU AI Act and NYC bias audit laws.
Key focus areas: Where AI fits into HR processes; why HR is a 'high risk' category; practical steps to ensure fairness and defensibility in talent management.
Your next step: Download your free roadmap for actionable guidance and quick wins.

HR's Defining Era: Alex Bailey on AI, Culture and the Nine-Change Reality

Sarah Kelsey — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:24:52 GMT

Is this HR's hardest era....ever? A fascinating discussion on our latest episode of the Saville Assessment podcast.