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AI-powered HR: Transforming HR practices for the future workplace

Story • 16th Apr 2024 • 3 Min Read

AI-powered HR: Transforming HR practices for the future workplace

Strategic HRPerformance ManagementRecruitmentHR Technology#HRTech#Artificial Intelligence

Author: Anjum Khan Anjum Khan
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Are you still considering AI for your HR processes? These key impacts of AI are redefining HR processes and reshaping workplaces.

Integrating AI to automate HR processes for talent acquisition, training and development, engagement, and overall organisational development has proven effective in recent years. AI in HR processes is rapidly becoming crucial to enhance data-backed decision-making, streamline operations, and foster superior workplace experiences.

In a session during People Matters’s TechHR Pulse, Brian Sommer highlighted some crucial aspects of implementing AI in HR encompassing challenges and practicalities, while he also addressed unspoken realities of the same. In this article, we discuss some of the significant impacts of AI in HR:

#1 Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

For effective talent acquisition, from selection and onboarding to training and orientation, AI-driven HR processes can enhance the experience of new hires. HR processes with AI algorithms can identify and attract top talent more effectively by analysing candidate profiles, predicting job fit, and even assessing cultural fit based on language and behaviour patterns. Recently, Mayur Mundada, Founder of AmbitionBox, emphasised that AI-driven HR tools consist of automated resume screening, chatbot-led initial interviews, and predictive analytics to find top candidates. These tools can analyse employee data, predict future performance, spot risks, and suggest ways to improve performance and engagement.

He also emphasised that it becomes imperative to prioritise fairness, transparency, data privacy, security measures, and accountability in AI-driven HR systems. Additionally, educating employees about the benefits and applications of AI is crucial.

#2 Training and Development

Leveraging AI to automate learning and development for the workforce is a rapidly emerging trend. AI-powered systems can customise learning and development programmes, career paths, and other benefits packages to employee preferences and needs, enhancing employee experience and satisfaction. These AI-powered learning platforms offer flexibility to personalise training programmes to individual employee needs. Additionally, these HR tools for employee learning will track the learning progress of each employee, so HR doesn't have to individually monitor them. It will promptly send reminders to complete their courses, track completion rates, and issue certifications upon course completion, ultimately reducing the workload of HR professionals.

#3 Performance Management

AI in HR processes for performance management offers real-time feedback through data analysis. This allows for continuous improvement, as employees can adjust their performance promptly. Predictive analytics also help HR managers identify high-performing employees and areas for improvement, enabling targeted development initiatives. It can analyse large volumes of data to provide insights into employee performance, engagement levels, and retention risks, enabling HR to make more informed decisions.

#4 Employee Engagement and Retention

How engaged are your employees? AI-powered HR tools can analyse sentiment and engagement levels from surveys seeking employee feedback, social media, and other sources, helping HR to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted retention strategies. Additionally, these feedback tools focus on employees' performance and contributions in real-time, promptly acknowledging achievements and building a positive and engaged work culture.

The impact of Artificial Intelligence on HR practices today is significant. However, overcoming challenges associated with integrating AI into HR processes remains a topic of discussion. There are limited case studies that effectively address this issue. Particularly, in the Middle East region, where organisations are still exploring automation tools driven by AI, and HR leaders and talent professionals are embracing only selective HR technologies amid concerns. It becomes imperative to address how AI can be smoothly integrated into existing HR tools of organisations without compromising data privacy and security.

People Matters is conducting 'State of HR Industry 2024' research across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. It decodes trends and offers deep insights into the evolving HR technology market, addressing the uncertainty of tech usage. To participate and share your invaluable perspectives, take this quick survey here.

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