Artificial Intelligence and HR
Gone are the days when AI was in the realms of science fiction. It’s here, and it’s already having an unparalleled effect on daily lives: both in and out of the office. For many people, AI’s ever quickening expansion is a scary notion. According to a recent study, 7 million UK jobs will be replaced by AI by 2037. But 7.2 million jobs could be created, thanks to AI. With the advancements in technology, employees’ jobs and the way they do their jobs will change. But it doesn’t have to be a frightening concept – AI is a tool that when used well, will open up exciting opportunities in the workplace.
For some people, they see AI as a thinking robot. But in reality, it’s like a hammer or a drill; a tool which requires a user to get the best results. So when utilised, AI and HR can coalesce in numerous ways.
Recruitment can be a costly process. Not only financially, but also the staffing hours it takes to find the right person for your business. AI streamlines this procedure. By pre-screening & analysing applicants CVs, your team can find candidates they wish to offer interviews much more quickly and efficiently. By pinpointing the attributes and skills you require to fill this role, AI can make sure that at the end of the process, the newly hired employee is the perfect match for your business.
Even productivity can be improved, thanks to AI. Implementing processes with AI assistance can help to minimise human errors, and free up time for employees to focus on the larger tasks they may not have previously had the time to put their all into. In this way, AI can be used to help your employees improve their current skills and progress within your company.
No one likes to feel stuck and static within their job roles. Employing Artificial Intelligence to analyse the workload and expertise of your employees as individuals, can help you and your team form plans of where best to make use of their skills, and where improvements or development can be offered. Progression looks different for each team member, and AI can help create personalised goals that will inspire your employees.
Employee feedback is worth its weight in gold – but sometimes it can be hard to decipher what changes need to be enacted when everyone in your business has different ways of expressing their thoughts or ideas. Management can use AI to find the main points of concerns employees have in common, and then form a plan of action to implement these changes that fit within your company’s practices and principles. This means more time and effort can be given to employees, making them feel valued and heard, all the while improving your company to keep turnover low and morale high.
New technology can be alarming. But it’s not a new feeling – cars, phones and the Internet were all met with apprehension, and now the world couldn’t manage without them. Utilise AI tools on offer to improve your employees and your own working environment. Adapt to the new ways of working, and you will find your team ahead of the game – and futureproof.
