Future of hiring | More than half of UK employers don't use AI in recruitment

More than half (55%) of UK employers do not currently use AI in recruitment, compared with 36% globally, making the UK the most cautious market surveyed.

Morgan McKinley’s 2026 Global AI Report also found greater caution among UK candidates. Some 28% say AI evaluation would make them significantly less likely to apply for a role, compared with 23% globally.