Employ, the leading intelligent hiring platform behind JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite, has enhanced hiring capabilities for its 23,000 customers with the acquisition of Pillar, an AI-powered interview intelligence platform.
Employ continues to drive AI innovation in talent acquisition. “AI is not just a feature at Employ, it’s in our DNA,” said Dara Brenner, Chief Product Officer at Employ. “AI is fundamental to streamlining hiring, which is why we wanted direct control over interview intelligence development. We don’t see AI as an add-on; it’s a critical capability embedded into workflows to maximize efficiency. With Pillar, our customers can fully leverage AI within their hiring processes and eliminate guesswork.”
Employ isn’t just shaping the future of hiring—it’s redefining it. By integrating intelligent and responsible AI, Employ sets the industry benchmark for hiring solutions that are faster, smarter, and more equitable. The next era of talent acquisition is here, and Employ is leading the way with AI-driven hiring that balances technological innovation with fairness and transparency.
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Smarter. Faster. More Efficient Hiring.
Pillar’s AI-powered insights optimize hiring by eliminating inefficiencies, accelerating decision-making, and enhancing candidate quality:
- Time Savings: Recruiters save 40 hours per month
- Faster Hiring: Time-to-fill decreases by 26%
- Cost Efficiency: Year-one attrition rates drop by 32%
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Pillar into the Employ family,” said Steve Cox, Chief Executive Officer at Employ. “This acquisition isn’t just about adding AI-driven interview intelligence—it’s about empowering hiring teams of all sizes to work smarter and faster while keeping human connection at the core. Technology should enhance, not replace, meaningful interactions. By removing distractions like note-taking, second-guessing, and feedback delays, we help teams focus on what truly matters: hiring the best talent without unnecessary delays. As hiring evolves, we remain committed to industry-leading, people-first solutions that give our customers a competitive edge.”
Mark Simpson, Founder of Pillar, added, “Pillar was created to eliminate the inefficiencies and costs of hiring while preserving the human element. Employ’s people-first vision takes this even further, equipping hiring teams with reliable, efficient, and fair hiring processes.”
Industry analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, Josh Bersin, commented, “The integration of interview intelligence with applicant tracking systems will revolutionize hiring. Combining Pillar’s AI-powered insights with Employ’s ATS solutions will provide deeper analytics, streamline workflows, and enhance candidate experiences. This innovation will help companies hire more effectively and efficiently, shaping the future of talent acquisition.”
