Bangalore: AI is transforming the talent landscape in Bangalore, and recruiters are rethinking how they measure hiring success. New research from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, reveals that quality of hire is the top measure of success for 71% of recruiters in Bangalore, followed by time to hire (66%) and retention rate (55%). The definition of quality is shifting – almost half (49%) of the city’s recruiters now prioritise practical and transferable skills when assessing talent.
LinkedIn’s India Hiring ROI research, based on responses from over 1,300 HR professionals across 10 cities, finds that 8 in 10 (81%) recruiters in the city are investing up to 70% of their budgets in AI and tech to boost hiring ROI. Almost 8 in 10 (78%) also say that online job platforms like LinkedIn yield the best returns on hiring investments.
Talent gaps key challenge across sectors
Recruitment investments in AI and tech are aimed at solving critical challenges. 65% of recruiters in Bangalore say it’s difficult to find the right mix of tech and soft skills, and 59% struggle to find candidates quickly. The IT sector, known to host a robust hub in Bangalore, is facing similar challenges – across the country, 69% of IT & technology companies struggle to find candidates quickly. Global Capability Centres in Bangalore cite limited training opportunities (63%) and mismatch between global goals and local talent availability (60%) as their biggest talent barriers in the city.
Ruchee Anand, Head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions, India, says, “India’s recruitment landscape is embracing the power of AI, and as an early adopter of all things tech, it is no surprise to see Bangalore see value in AI investments. However, the city’s thriving professional ecosystem poses a greater need for recruiters to invest in tools that can help them navigate a tough talent market. LinkedIn’s AI-powered tools can be instrumental in helping recruiters find and engage the right talent, and turn hiring efforts into business results with precision and impact.”
AI tools boost efficiency, help recruiters grow into strategic career advisors
Bangalore’s recruiters are turning to data analytics (74%) and AI-powering screening tools (63%) to hire faster and better. The IT sector, which is among the largest job creators in Bangalore, is also leaning towards data analytics – 74% of IT & tech organisations across the country are using the tool for better recruitment decisions.
Recruiters are seeing measurable results: 41% of them believe AI can yield improved outcomes for skills-based hiring and increase hiring efficiency. 44% also believe that by automating tasks, AI can give recruiters time back to focus on high-value activities like improving candidate experience.
As AI adoption grows, 95% percent of recruiters in Bangalore expect to step up as ‘strategic career advisors’ in their roles, and 96% plan to use personalised content and data insights to engage candidates more effectively.