The True Cost of Hiring in 2026: How AI-Native ATS Platforms Are Slashing Cost-Per-Hire Below SHRM Benchmarks
SHRM puts the average U.S. cost-per-hire at $5,475 — with executive roles topping $35,879. AI-native ATS platforms like OVI are restructuring that math, delivering up to 40% cost-per-hire reductions through credit-based screening that costs $2.50 per interview versus $50–$300 for a recruiter phone …