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IIC Partners: The Future of AI in Executive Search: Uses and Limitations
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been adopted to some extent across all industries to improve productivity, and executive search is no exception. However, leading firms across the world — including those belonging to IIC Partners — have long understood the limited role it must play in senior recruitment, especially concerning decision-making.
While it’s true that AI tools can improve efficiency for certain admin, scheduling or data analysis tasks, they cannot replace the nuanced, highly specialized nature of executive search consulting. Senior-level hiring is a complex process that requires deep industry knowledge, human judgment and interpretation, and personal engagement that AI just cannot replicate.
Let’s explore how AI can enhance search processes while also examining its limitations, which future-proof the value provided by search consultants.