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MyPerfectResume Report Finds 64% of HR Managers Embrace AI, but Ethical Concerns Remain

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Survey Finds 60% of HR Pros Say AI Improves Recruitment, but 15% Believe it Harms Candidate Quality

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — MyPerfectResume®, a leading resource for resume and career advice, polled 500 HR managers to understand how AI has reshaped the HR industry and explore its prevalence, influence on recruitment and ethical considerations.

According to MyPerfectResume’s AI in HR: Recruitment, Ethical Challenges and the Future of Work Report, 64% of HR managers use AI to complete tasks such as writing job descriptions and job ads, conducting recruiting tasks, candidate screenings and automating resume analysis. However, despite this widespread use, ethical concerns such as data privacy and bias persist, with one-fourth of HR practitioners (26%) opting not to incorporate AI into their operations. Additionally, 10% of respondents reported that their company prohibits using AI altogether.

AI Use by HR
HR departments are leveraging AI across various aspects of their operations, including:

Writing job descriptions, postings, or ads (59%)HR analytics and reporting (44%)Recruitment and candidate screening (40%)Resume screening and analysis (39%)Employee engagement and satisfaction surveys (39%)Employee onboarding and orientation (37%)Interview scheduling (37%)Help desk responses (34%)Performance management and feedback (33%)Responses to employee queries (29%)

Of the HR professionals that utilize AI for resume screening and analysis, the frequency of use is as follows:

27% rely on AI moderately (50-75% of the time)23% use AI very frequently (more than 75% of the time)18% employ AI occasionally (25-50% of the time)14% utilize AI rarely (less than 25% of the time)18% of HR professionals do not use AI at all

“While AI has the potential to transform the HR landscape by automating repetitive tasks and improving candidate experiences, HR professionals must recognize that its effectiveness depends on thoughtful implementation,” said Jasmine Escalera, career expert at MyPerfectResume. “AI can be a powerful tool, but HR practitioners need to be deliberate about how and when they use it to avoid over-reliance on technology. By reducing administrative burdens, AI allows HR teams to focus on tasks requiring human insight and judgment, where their expertise is truly irreplaceable.”

Ethical Views of AI in HR
The rapid advancement of AI in human resources is transforming HR processes and job search activities, making it essential to address the ethical implications of AI use.

The survey revealed the top ethical concerns of HR managers, which include:

Data privacy and security issues (23%)Bias in AI-driven decision-making (17%)Fairness and equity in AI-driven HR processes (15%)Ethical implications of AI in performance evaluation (11%)The use of employee data in AI applications (10%)Lack of transparency in AI algorithms (10%)

Additionally, 64% of HR professionals agree that organizations should disclose their use of AI to employees and candidates, underscoring the importance of transparency as a critical ethical consideration in AI applications. Of those surveyed, only 21% disagree that HR managers should disclose the use of AI, and 15% are indifferent.

HR Professionals’ Views on AI Use by Job Candidates
Most (58%) HR professionals say they are comfortable with candidates using AI tools to create their application materials. However, 42% view the use of AI by candidates as unethical, indicating that while AI is widely accepted, some reservations remain.

AI’s Impact on Recruitment
AI is adopted by HR professionals to streamline and enhance various aspects of talent acquisition and recruitment, reducing the time-to-hire, and minimizing the resources spent on manual recruitment tasks. Thus, 60% of HR professionals report that AI has either improved (35%) or significantly improved (25%) the overall quality of the recruitment process.

However, 15% of HR professionals believe AI has harmed candidate quality and 25% of HR managers are neutral and believe AI does not impact the recruitment process.

“AI is taking off as a popular tool within the HR industry, but 40% of respondents feel AI does not have a noticeable impact on recruiting or hurts hiring talent. As with any new technology, we should carefully measure the risks and benefits, taking a careful approach in its practice,” said Escalera. “The key will be to navigate these advancements, focusing on ethical considerations and the quality of recruitment outcomes.”

For detailed insights on how AI has impacted the HR industry, access the full survey report at https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/careers/basics/ai-in-hr or contact Elizabeth Buccianti at elizabeth.buccianti@bold.com.

Methodology
The findings presented were obtained by surveying 500 U.S.-based HR managers and professionals between March 14-20, 2024. Participants shared their opinions and experiences with AI use during the job search process. They answered different types of questions, including yes/no, open-ended, scale-based questions where respondents indicated their level of agreement with statements, and multiple-choice where they could select from a list of provided options.

About MyPerfectResume
MyPerfectResume is the leading resource for resume advice and expert customer care to help professionals elevate their career with the perfect resume. Created to take the hassle out of resume-writing, the user-friendly program offers professionally crafted templates, expert tips, step-by-step guidance, and valuable career advice to effortlessly create an outstanding resume, CV, and cover letter. Since 2013, MyPerfectResume has helped more than 15 million job seekers create their perfect resumes and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, and more. Stay connected with MyPerfectResume’s latest updates on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

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Elizabeth Buccianti, MyPerfectResume, (407) 463-8865, elizabeth.buccianti@bold.com, https://www.myperfectresume.com/

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Simply announces compatibility with AI glasses from Meta

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NEW YORK, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Simply, the creative hobbies leader behind the market leading apps Simply Piano, Simply Guitar, Simply Sing, and Simply Draw, today announced compatibility with AI glasses from Meta.

 

The launch signals Simply’s next leap – from mobile and augmented reality into AI glasses – as part of its long–term vision to build a fully multimodal AI platform that connects physical creativity, digital experiences, and wearable interfaces.

After pioneering music learning through augmented reality with Simply Piano for Apple Vision Pro and Simply Piano for Android XR, Simply is now expanding its creative hobbies ecosystem into AI–powered wearables. The new integration with Simply Draw and AI glasses from Meta lets learners capture their drawing process in real time, generating AI–enhanced timelapses and shareable creative assets that showcase their creation. 

“This is an exciting step toward a new era for creativity,” said Yuval Kaminka, CEO and Co–Founder of Simply. “We believe that the way we experience the arts, learning, playing and creative expression at home will become fully contextual. AI glasses allow us to move closer to a true AI creative companion – a multimodal AI, one that understands what you’re doing and supports you in the moment.”

“AI glasses are becoming a natural extension of how we learn and create,” added Eliran Douenias, Head of Product Innovation at Simply. “Our products already enable immersive and virtual experiences with XR and spatial computing, now we’re adding AI glasses from Meta as the next interface – and it’s just the first of an exciting roadmap ahead.”

“Simply’s early move into the AI glasses space puts us ahead of the curve and positions us to lead in how wearables – specifically AI glasses – become part of everyday creative life,” said Douenias.

With this launch, Simply is expanding its platform for the AI era. The new compatibility with AI glasses from Meta enhances how learners see, capture, and share their creative process, with many more experiences to follow.

About Simply

Simply is the world’s leading AI creativity platform redefining how people learn and express themselves through music, arts, crafts, and more. Its award–winning apps – Simply Piano, Simply Guitar, Simply Sing, and Simply Draw – have empowered millions globally to pick up and develop fulfilling creative hobbies that last.

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Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Hires James Smith as Managing Director

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LONDON, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (“LLCP”) announced today that James Smith has joined the Firm as a Managing Director in the Investment Management group. James will be based in LLCP’s London office.

Josh Kaufman, Head of Europe at LLCP, said, “We are thrilled to welcome James to LLCP. James adds valuable experience to the team within our core Business Services sector vertical. We look forward to the impact he will have as our European business and team continues to grow.”

James joins LLCP from Advent International where he was a senior member of the European Business & Financial Services team and participated in numerous successful transactions over his 12-year tenure. Prior to Advent, James worked at Bain & Company. James’ full biography can be found at https://www.llcp.com/team. 

About Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC is a middle-market private equity firm with a 42-year track record of investing across various targeted sectors, including Business Services, Franchising & Multi-unit, Education & Training and Engineered Products & Manufacturing. LLCP utilizes a differentiated Structured Private Equity investment strategy, combining debt and equity capital investments in portfolio companies. LLCP believes that by investing in a combination of debt and equity securities, it offers management teams growth capital in a highly tailored, flexible investment structure that can be a more attractive alternative than traditional private equity.

LLCP’s global team of dedicated investment professionals is led by 9 partners who have worked at LLCP for an average of 20 years. Since inception, LLCP and its affiliates have managed approximately $18.5 billion of capital across nearly 20 investment funds and has invested in approximately 120 portfolio companies. LLCP currently manages $12.6 billion of assets and has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, London, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Frankfurt.

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Appian Advances AI in Process to Deliver Enterprise Outcomes at Scale

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New capabilities in agentic automation and AI-assisted spec-driven development transform complex work.

ORLANDO, Fla., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Appian [Nasdaq: APPN] today announced enhancements to the Appian Platform, including AI-assisted spec-driven development and Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for agents. By anchoring AI within processes, Appian eliminates the primary hurdles to AI value: fragmented data, and a lack of reliability and control. Process models provide the structure needed to deliver results safely, and at scale.

Advancements in AI agents enable more intelligent, coordinated work

AI agents in Appian are smarter, safer and more effective because they have better structure, context and guardrails. Appian is enhancing interoperability across its AI ecosystem. By adopting powerful standards like Model Context Protocol (MCP), Appian agents will be able to interface securely with external enterprise systems. Third party AI agents will have access to powerful Appian tools like data fabric which uniquely provides unified read-write access to enterprise data.

Appian is also advancing agent learning by providing users the ability to track agent performance, and then apply an agent’s memory across processes to improve decision making. Users will soon be able to expand on this by giving AI guidance on what objectives to optimize against and recommend improvements that can be applied safely.

Customer value

Global Excel Management, a worldwide healthcare risk management provider, uses Appian to transform claims processes with AI.

“As part of our digital transformation we are evolving our claims processes by transitioning from fragmented workflows to an enhanced level of operations using technological advancements enabled with AI features,” said Pascal Tanguay, SVP, Global Technology Services, Global Excel Management. “With Appian, our processes will be unified. From initial intake to adjudication, our advanced technology will reduce redundant tasks and lessen complexity for our team members. This ensures that our claims processes are consistent and completed more efficiently and accurately.”

Context gives agents a common vocabulary for business data

To support advanced agent capabilities, Appian is augmenting its industry-leading data fabric. Appian’s data fabric has been enhanced to provide a unified metadata model that gives agents clearer context about how information is structured and connected across systems.

Furthering its commitment to supporting industry-leading data platforms, Appian is launching a technology partnership with Snowflake. This unites Appian as the AI orchestration layer with Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, combining data aggregation, model training, and process orchestration to enable immediate business value. Direct MCP-enabled integration between Appian data fabric and Snowflake equips agents with deep enterprise context, and allows them to interact directly with Snowflake Cortex AI to drive intelligent, data-backed decisions.

“Enterprises don’t need more AI experiments, they need AI that delivers real business outcomes on governed data,” said Baris Gultekin, Vice President of AI, Snowflake. “By combining Appian’s process orchestration and data fabric with the Snowflake AI Data Cloud, we’re bringing intelligence directly into the flow of work. Together, we enable secure, enterprise-grade AI where agents can access trusted data through Cortex AI, act with context, and drive measurable impact across the business.”

AI-assisted spec-driven development

AI-assisted development has revolutionized coding, but mission-critical work needs more than fast, cheap code. Appian puts structure around AI-assisted development. Without that structure, AI-generated code can introduce compliance issues and technical debt instead of business value.

Appian is introducing AI-assisted spec-driven development. AI extracts rich specifications from legacy applications to create a clear visual plan. This plan helps visualize the UI, data models and process flows for rapid and iterative operational improvements. AI developer agents, operating under human supervision, complete tasks according to specifications, accelerating delivery and reducing rework.

New developer MCP servers will allow organizations to use their choice of AI development tools, such as Claude Code or Kiro to build and update Appian applications. Appian will support a wide range of AI models, enabling teams to work in the environments they prefer.

Together, these enhancements will deliver the speed and developer productivity of AI-assisted development, with enterprise-grade control.

“Appian Composer, Agents and Appian MCP servers enable trusted agentic process orchestration and application modernization,” said Mike Beckley, Chief Technology Officer and Founder of Appian. “Composer complements Appian’s agentic orchestration and data fabric with new spec-driven development tools that are both conversational and iterative. Beneath the covers, Appian Composer is built on Appian’s new open MCP – a model-driven representation of your complete application estate—requirements, apps, data entities, logic, workflows, security/governance rules, integrations, and multi-object dependencies—now exposed as context for developers and agents to safely evolve and optimize.”

The advancements announced today were unveiled at Appian World 2026 and will be available in coming releases. Learn more at www.appian.com

About Appian

Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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