Nearly half of employers using AI in HR deploy it for recruitment: SNEF survey
Source: The Business Times
Published on: 2026-10-30 07:01
More than eight in 10 artificial intelligence-supported processes still need human oversight [SINGAPORE] Nearly half of employers using artificial intelligence in their human resource functions are deploying the technology for recruitment and selection, a new survey by the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) has found. But even as employers increasingly turn to AI for HR tasks, human judgment remains central to decision-making, with 85 per cent of AI-supported use cases still requiring human involvement. The findings were released at the SNEF Employers' Summit 2026 on Friday (Oct 30), alongside a new initiative to help companies adopt AI responsibly and strengthen HR capabilities. SNEF president Kuah Boon Wee said that the survey findings would help the federation develop practical support and solutions for employers. Some 42 per cent of employers wanted clearer guidance ...
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