UL Careers Early Careers Employer Survey 2026

Overall, how would you describe your organisation’s attitude to AI in recruitment?

79%

14%

7%

0%

0%

Very negative

Cautiously negative

Neutral

Cautiously positive

Very positive

What challenges or concerns do you face when using AI in recruitment?

43%

39%

33%

32%

29%

19%

21%

18%

14%

14%

14%

7%

4%

2026

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

No issues

Resistance from candidates or staff

Other

Lack of transparency in AI decisions

High costs of implementation

Data privacy concerns

Potential bias in AI algorithms

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