Insurance Giant Progressive Is Hiring 12,000 Workers This Year—and It's Using AI to Parse Through Hundreds of Thousands of Applications

Insurance giant Progressive is hiring 12,000 workers this year—and it's using AI to parse through hundreds of thousands of applications

It’s a tough hiring environment these days. Many businesses have slowed or paused hiring amid economic uncertainty. So, any employer increasing its hiring volume is like a magnet for job-seekers. That’s the case for Progressive. The insurance giant recently announced plans to hire more than 12,000 employees for 2025, up from 10,000 new hires last year. Additionally, the company’s talent acquisition team expects to receive hundreds of thousands o…

How AI is changing the job marketplace

AI is playing a larger role in the job hunting and hiring process. It helps job seekers fine-tune their resumes and cover letters, and employers winnow down applicants. But the new technology isn’t getting it all right.

Insurance giant Progressive is hiring 12,000 workers this year—and it’s using AI to parse through hundreds of thousands of applications

It’s a tough hiring environment these days. Many businesses have slowed or paused hiring amid economic uncertainty. So, any employer increasing its hiring volume is like a magnet for job-seekers. That’s the case for Progressive. The insurance giant recently announced plans to hire more than 12,000…

HireHunch Helps Recruiters Find Top Candidates Without Manual Resume Screening

Saina is an AI interviewer developed by HireHunch to automate early-stage candidate evaluations through structured, real-time interviews. It helps recruiters save time, reduce bias, and focus on performance rather than resumes. The tool supports multiple languages and roles, offering consistent insights across large applicant pools. Why Traditional Resume Screening No Longer Works Recruiters at fast-growing companies consistently report that app…

These systems filter CVs by keywords and format. Tailoring yours to each job offer increases your chances of getting past the first filter. In an increasingly competitive job market, understanding how selection processes work can make all the difference: your CV can get you closer to the job you're looking for. In this scenario, the term ATS—Applicant Tracking System—is becoming increasingly relevant. But what is it, and how can it influence you…

AI isn't coming: It's already here — Improve Your HR

HR is stressed out and understaffed If you’ve applied for a HR position or tried to hire for an HR position lately, you’ve seen the influx of resumes. It’s a tight job market and companies are stingy with their budgets.   This means HR often has to do more with less. If you’re in this boat, we have some help for you.   AI to make HR smarter, faster and (yes), more human.   Join us for AI for HR: Smarter, Faster, and More Human, a high-impact web…