Transformation from within: Siili’s AI powered recruitment recognized as Finalist in the Most growth-oriented AI Project of the Year -category by AI Finland

How Siili’s Talent AI Roadmap redefines the future of recruiting

In today’s technology-driven economy, organizations face a double challenge: how to grow sustainably while staying human. Siili’s answer to this challenge — the Talent AI Roadmap — is not just a project, but a statement of intent. It’s how we’re reshaping our own operations and helping clients do the same.

In November his year, the Talent AI Roadmap was recognized as one of the Most Growth-Oriented AI Project of the Year (Vuoden kasvuhakuisin hanke) at Finland’s national AI Gala 2025. The award celebrates forward-looking innovation that doesn’t just deploy artificial intelligence — it makes AI work for people.

But this story is about more than a trophy. It’s about how Siili is transforming itself with the same ambition, ethics, and vision we bring to our client partnerships.

A new era for Human Resources function and technology

Recruitment has long been one of the most strategic levers for growth in the IT sector. It’s also one of the most complex aspects of the business required to balance human judgment, speed, fairness, and scalability in an environment where skills evolve faster than job descriptions.

Siili’s Talent AI Roadmap was born from this reality. It’s a comprehensive framework for AI-powered recruitment that integrates automation, analytics, and empathy into one cohesive process.

“We believe AI should never replace people — it should amplify them. The Talent AI Roadmap is about combining the efficiency of AI with the fairness and empathy that define good human decisions, ” says Taru Salo, Siili Solutions's Chief People Officer. 

Recruitment as a competitive advantage

Recruitment is more than an HR process. For more than a decade, the availability of the right talent has been the defining factor in how IT and digital service companies succeed. Today, as skill requirements shift faster than ever, that challenge has intensified. 

It’s also one of the most complex aspects of the business required to balance human judgment, speed, fairness, and scalability in an environment where skills evolve faster than job descriptions. The Talent AI Roadmap was developed to address these realities head-on. It helps Siili and its clients recognize emerging skills, adapt to changing market needs, and connect with top talent in a way that’s both scalable and personal.

“Through this, we gain a systemic benefit from AI. This enables genuine human connection. For us, artificial intelligence is a tool that frees up time for meaningful interaction and better decision-making.”
— Joonas Raatikainen, Head of Talent, Siili Solutions

Tangible and cultural benefits

At its core, the Talent AI Roadmap solves four universal challenges that nearly every organization faces in the talent market. By reducing time-to-hire by just two weeks, estimates show it could generate additional annual revenue, depending on hiring volume. 

First, it tackles the growing volume of applications by automating time-consuming early stages of the process. Recruiters can spend more time getting to know people, not sorting through spreadsheets.

Second, it addresses the pace of change in skills. Real-time analytics help Siili and its clients identify what capabilities are emerging and where to focus future hiring.

Third, it improves fairness and transparency. AI assists in consistent evaluation, while humans make the final call — ensuring that data supports better judgment, not bias.

And finally, it enhances the candidate experience. Every applicant receives faster feedback, clearer communication, and a more personal connection. That strengthens Siili’s employer brand and sets a new standard for professionalism and empathy in tech recruitment.

Built on values and guided by responsibility

Technology alone doesn’t create trust. Siili’s success with the Talent AI Roadmap comes from grounding the entire initiative in the company’s values: ambition, humanity, joy, and responsibility.

These values define not only what the roadmap achieves, but how it operates. Ambition drives continuous improvement and bold thinking. Humanity ensures that technology supports people, not systems. Joy keeps the work meaningful. And responsibility ensures that ethical principles are embedded in every algorithm and decision.

In an age when discussions about AI often focus on risk, Siili demonstrates that ethics can be a competitive advantage. By making fairness and transparency central to design, the company builds trust with candidates, employees, and clients alike.

Leading by Example

Nomination as Most Growth-Oriented AI Project of the Year award is both recognition and responsibility. It validates Siili’s belief that digital transformation begins with people — and that organizations must model the change they want to see.

Siili’s Talent AI Roadmap has already strengthened its recruitment capability and set a new internal standard for excellence. Now, it stands as a tangible example of what’s possible when strategy, technology, and values align.