Indeed launches Sourcing Assistant, an AI-powered feature within its Smart Sourcing product designed to identify, engage, and deliver qualified applicants faster.

Recruiters can set controls like daily outreach caps, exclusions, and stopping criteria, prioritizing quality over volume.

Early results show time savings and improved hiring outcomes, with efficiency and sourcing improvements noted though not quantified in detail.

The release cites a Harris Poll survey and internal beta data from trials conducted between late 2025 and early 2026 to support its credibility.

Survey data indicate 71% of hiring managers find high application volumes hinder finding qualified candidates, and 93% have lost top talent due to slow processes, which the tool aims to address.

The tool targets high volumes and time-to-fill challenges, backed by the same survey findings on volume pressures and talent loss.

A Harris Poll survey cited with the same figures reinforces the urgency to reduce friction in hiring workflows.

The release is issued by Indeed, a Recruit Holdings subsidiary, with standard press boilerplate and data citations.

Sourcing Assistant supplements, not replaces, manual keyword searches and can review matches to further train the AI on candidate profiles.

Thomas Bergman, Indeed VP of Product, says the feature reduces tedious groundwork, freeing recruiters to focus on connecting with people and making better hires.

Sourcing Assistant aligns with Indeed's Responsible AI principles and replaces complex Boolean searches with natural language prompts defined by recruiters.

The tool moves beyond exact keywords to surface candidates by related skills and recent activity across Indeed's 370 million Sourceable Profiles using natural language prompts and safeguards.