More with less… again? Here’s how to make it possible

With soaring application volumes, many driven by AI-generated submissions, talent acquisition teams are under increasing pressure to move faster, deliver better experiences, and still make high-quality hiring decisions.

At IHR Live Manchester 2025, Andy Chandler, Chief Customer Officer at Pinpoint, delivered a clear message: automation isn’t just a solution, it’s a strategic necessity.

Andy outlined five key automation strategies that enable recruiters to streamline their processes without compromising on quality or candidate experience:

Automatically pause job postings when application volumes spike, helping teams stay in control.

Automate communications to both candidates and hiring managers, maintaining momentum and transparency.

Use knockout questions to quickly and fairly filter out unqualified applicants before they reach the review stage.

Fast-track referrals and internal candidates to accelerate decisions and reduce time-to-hire.

Nurture future talent pipelines with tailored, automated follow-up messages, keeping great candidates engaged for upcoming opportunities.

These aren’t just operational improvements, they’re strategic advantages. By removing repetitive tasks from recruiters’ workloads, automation creates space for the high-value work that truly drives hiring success: meaningful candidate engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and thoughtful decision-making.

As Andy rightly pointed out, automation doesn’t replace the human element, it enhances it.

If you've missed his enlightening session, you can now watch it below.