In the new year, companies have to disclose in publicly advertised job postings whether AI will be used when selecting a candidate and if the position advertised is vacant, according to incoming changes to the Ontario Employment Standards Act. Postings will need to list the salary range for the position with a maximum difference of $50,000 and mention other forms of compensation, including commission and bonuses.
Some 99% of hiring managers in the U.S. say they've used AI in some form during the hiring process, a 2025 report reveals. AI can whiz in and speed up cumbersome workflows (or make them disappear altogether). But after Fast Company spoke to several hiring managers and chief human resources officers to understand how HR is using AI to hire today, it became clear that for every benefit that AI offers there's a human cost.
Martinet keeps her eyes peeled for candidates who go beyond listing their AI skills on their resume-she actually loves it when talent uses it in the hiring process. During interview rounds when applicants showcase their skills through mini projects or tests, the executive values prospective hires who enhance their assignments with the tools. Leveraging AI in tandem with their human capabilities feeds back into the killer combination the software giant, which has a market cap of $141 billion, is looking for.
The future of work is no longer on the horizon - it's being redefined in real time. On the AI StageatTechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Mercor co-founder and CEO Brendan Foody will break down how artificial intelligence is transforming not just how we work, but also who gets to work in the first place. From talent access to hiring pipelines to the rise of AI-augmented teams, it's a conversation that could reshape the way you think about your next hire.
Anthropic now permits job applicants to utilize AI for enhancing their submissions, aiming to balance AI proficiency with authentic human skill evaluation. Candidates can collaborate with AI to refine résumés, cover letters, and interview preparations.
