DEI roles have surged by 168% as companies scramble to respond to candidate demand. Yet 67% of recruiters still admit to bias when reviewing names on resumes. This article examines the metrics defining modern hiring, from billion-dollar market growth to persistent skills gaps.
Key Takeaways
- DEI roles increased 168% but still short.
- 76% of job seekers prioritize diverse workplaces.
- Women hold 29% of tech TA leadership roles.
- The global talent acquisition market size was valued at USD 28.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 52.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.9%.
- In 2023, 92% of talent acquisition leaders reported increased focus on employer branding as a key strategy.
- The U.S. talent acquisition software market is expected to grow from $2.1 billion in 2023 to $4.8 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 18%.
- Average time-to-hire in tech industry is 41 days in 2023.
- Cost-per-hire averaged $4,700 across industries in 2023.
- 47% of applicants drop out due to poor candidate experience.
- 45% of tech jobs unfilled due to skills gap in AI/ML.
- 85% of HR leaders report talent shortages in 2024.
- Cybersecurity skills gap affects 3.5 million jobs globally.
- 75% of Fortune 500 companies use AI in screening.
- 62% adoption rate of ATS among mid-sized firms.
- Chatbots handle 80% of initial candidate queries.
Talent acquisition is rapidly growing, but DEI transparency, bias reduction, and AI-driven hiring are now essential.
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Diversity and Inclusion30 stats
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DEI roles increased 168% but still short.
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76% of job seekers prioritize diverse workplaces.
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Women hold 29% of tech TA leadership roles.
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94% companies with diverse exec teams outperform.
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Black professionals: 3.2% of senior leadership.
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67% recruiters biased on names in resumes.
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LGBTQ+ inclusion boosts retention 30%.
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52% increase in neurodiverse hiring programs.
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Hispanic/Latino execs: 4% Fortune 500.
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81% job seekers want DEI transparency.
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Inclusive hiring cuts turnover 22%.
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41% companies have DEI metrics in TA.
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Women in STEM: 28% workforce.
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89% link DEI to business performance.
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Bias training reduced disparities 35%.
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AAPI representation: 6% leadership roles.
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73% prioritize diverse candidate slates.
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Veteran hiring: 7% workforce goal unmet.
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65% report psychological safety improves inclusion.
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Disability inclusion: 21% employed vs 65% non-disabled.
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96% millennials value diversity.
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Pay equity audits in 48% firms.
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Indigenous talent programs up 44%.
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83% consumers prefer diverse brands.
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Gender pay gap: 16% globally.
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55% TA leaders measure belonging.
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Intersectional hiring focus in 39% orgs.
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70% reduction in lawsuits with DEI.
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Gen Z demands allyship programs.
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62% diverse teams innovate faster.
Interpretation
Diversity and Inclusion Interpretation
The industry is finally sprinting toward diversity, equity, and inclusion, but it's still limping with one leg tied to the past.
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Market Size and Growth30 stats
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The global talent acquisition market size was valued at USD 28.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 52.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.9%.
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In 2023, 92% of talent acquisition leaders reported increased focus on employer branding as a key strategy.
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The U.S. talent acquisition software market is expected to grow from $2.1 billion in 2023 to $4.8 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 18%.
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78% of companies plan to increase their talent acquisition budgets in 2024 by an average of 15%.
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Asia-Pacific region saw a 25% YoY growth in talent acquisition outsourcing in 2023.
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Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) market grew to $12.4 billion globally in 2023.
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65% of enterprises adopted hybrid talent acquisition models post-pandemic, boosting market efficiency.
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Talent acquisition market in Europe is forecasted to hit €15 billion by 2027.
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55% growth in demand for AI-driven talent acquisition tools from 2020-2023.
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Global ATS (Applicant Tracking System) market valued at $2.7 billion in 2023.
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82% of TA professionals note skills-based hiring driving market evolution.
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Talent acquisition consulting services market to reach $18 billion by 2028.
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India’s TA market expanded 30% in 2023 due to IT sector boom.
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70% of Fortune 500 companies increased TA headcount by 12% in 2023.
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Video interviewing market within TA grew 40% YoY in 2023.
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Gig economy talent acquisition segment projected to $455 billion by 2023.
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88% of TA leaders prioritize internal mobility, impacting market strategies.
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Latin America TA software adoption up 35% in 2023.
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Predictive analytics in TA market to grow at 22% CAGR to 2030.
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76% of companies report TA ROI improving with data analytics.
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Middle East TA market surged 28% due to Vision 2030 initiatives.
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Employee referral programs boosted TA efficiency by 20% market-wide.
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TA SaaS market penetration reached 68% in large enterprises 2023.
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Australia’s TA market grew 18% amid skills shortages.
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94% of TA execs see remote hiring expanding market opportunities.
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Contingent workforce management market at $200 billion in 2023.
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62% increase in TA roles advertised globally since 2020.
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Employer of choice branding investments up 25% in TA budgets.
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TA automation market projected $10B by 2027.
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81% of TA influenced by economic recovery post-2022.
Interpretation
Market Size and Growth Interpretation
The staggering, multi-billion dollar growth in talent acquisition isn't just about companies hiring more people; it's the sound of a global arms race where the weapons are employer brands, AI algorithms, and consulting contracts, all because finding the right person has become the most expensive and critical puzzle in business.
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Recruitment Metrics29 stats
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Average time-to-hire in tech industry is 41 days in 2023.
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Cost-per-hire averaged $4,700across industries in 2023.
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47% of applicants drop out due to poor candidate experience.
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Offer acceptance rate stands at 81% for top performers.
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Quality of hire metric improved 15% with structured interviews.
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Sourcing effectiveness: 35% of hires from LinkedIn.
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Applicant-to-interview ratio averages 1:8 in high-volume hiring.
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Retention rate after 1 year: 91% for internal hires vs 74% external.
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68% of recruiters spend 23 hours/week on sourcing.
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Pipeline conversion rate: 12% from application to offer.
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Diversity hire rate increased to 25% in Fortune 500.
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Time-to-fill for senior roles: 62 days average.
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52% of hires sourced via employee referrals.
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Candidate ghosting rate: 18% post-interview.
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Source of hire breakdown: 40% career sites, 30% job boards.
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Interview-to-offer ratio: 1:4 average.
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Cost-per-hire in healthcare: $5,200.
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75% of bad hires due to poor skills assessment.
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Time-to-productivity for new hires: 8 weeks average.
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29% recruiter productivity gain via automation.
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Offer decline rate: 19% due to salary.
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Internal fill rate: 24% of positions.
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Application completion rate: 85% with mobile optimization.
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62 days average time-to-hire in finance sector.
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42% improvement in hire quality with assessments.
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Referrals have 4x better retention.
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35% of applications from mobile devices.
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Bad hire cost: 30% of first-year salary.
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78% of recruiters use scorecards for evaluation.
Interpretation
Recruitment Metrics Interpretation
The talent acquisition industry is spending a fortune and countless hours in a high-stakes alchemy experiment, where poor process turns candidate gold into lead, while the few who master the mix of speed, experience, and good assessment enjoy the real magic: keeping the best people.
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Talent Shortages and Skills28 stats
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45% of tech jobs unfilled due to skills gap in AI/ML.
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85% of HR leaders report talent shortages in 2024.
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Cybersecurity skills gap affects 3.5 million jobs globally.
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75% companies struggle with data science talent.
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Engineering shortage: 1M+ unfilled roles in US.
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69% of employers can't find skilled workers.
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Healthcare worker shortage projected 18% by 2030.
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Green skills demand up 56%, supply lags.
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82% firms upskill for digital transformation gaps.
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Sales talent shortage in B2B tech: 64%.
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91% of IT leaders face cloud skills shortage.
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70% struggle with soft skills like adaptability.
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Finance sector: 300k accounting talent gap US.
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87% companies prioritize reskilling programs.
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Retail management shortage: 40% positions open.
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AI ethics specialists: 97% shortage rate.
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Logistics talent gap costs $1.5T annually.
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76% employers note leadership pipeline gaps.
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Biotech R&D skills shortage: 25% growth unmet.
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66% of C-suite roles hard to fill.
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Sustainability experts demand up 80%.
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53% firms delay projects due to talent gaps.
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Teacher shortage US: 300k positions.
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94% Indian firms face digital skills shortage.
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Construction trades gap: 500k workers needed.
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Marketing analytics talent short by 50%.
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79% use freelancers to fill gaps.
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Quantum computing experts: 1M gap by 2030.
Interpretation
Talent Shortages and Skills Interpretation
The collective cry of the modern economy is a frustrated chorus of "we need people who know what they're doing," as every industry from tech to teaching discovers that wishing for skilled workers does not magically make them appear.
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Technology and AI in TA30 stats
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75% of Fortune 500 companies use AI in screening.
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62% adoption rate of ATS among mid-sized firms.
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Chatbots handle 80% of initial candidate queries.
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Video interviews adopted by 63% of recruiters.
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Predictive hiring tools reduce time-to-hire by 30%.
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55% of TA leaders use machine learning for matching.
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Mobile recruiting apps used by 76% of job seekers.
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Blockchain for credential verification in 12% of TA processes.
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VR interviews piloted by 8% of tech firms.
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ATS market share: Workday 22%, Taleo 18%.
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89% satisfaction with AI sourcing tools.
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Programmatic job advertising ROI 3x higher.
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41% use sentiment analysis on resumes.
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Gamification in assessments boosts engagement 48%.
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CRM tools in TA adopted by 70% enterprises.
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Natural language processing parses 95% of unstructured data.
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67% reduction in bias claims with AI screening.
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AR for virtual job fairs used by 15% companies.
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52% of TA pros use LinkedIn's AI features.
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Robotic process automation cuts admin time 50%.
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73% plan to invest in AI ethics tools.
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Voice AI for screening in 20% call centers.
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Big data analytics predicts turnover 85% accurately.
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64% use skills ontologies in matching.
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Cloud-based TA platforms dominate 82% market.
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Facial recognition in interviews banned in 5 states.
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77% ROI from talent intelligence platforms.
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Edge AI for on-device resume parsing emerging.
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58% adoption of conversational AI.
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Metaverse recruiting events attended by 10k+ candidates.
Interpretation
Technology and AI in TA Interpretation
The robots are now impressively efficient at screening us, entertaining us, and even predicting our departure, all while we cautiously navigate their ethics and occasionally still get cornered by a chatbot when we just want to speak to a human.
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