A competent recruiter looks beyond a candidate’s credentials. They search for passion, analyze a candidate’s attitude in relation to current teams, and assess a candidate’s personality in relation to business culture.
by Ajith Abraham Mathews, Founder & CEO, DOTS
As technology advances and the market changes, all firms increasingly rely on human resources (HR) professionals to attract, retain and engage their workforce. HR managers are in charge of planning, arranging, and managing the hiring of new personnel. They advise business executives on strategic planning in addition to working as a bridge between management and staff. In today’s environment, the function of an HR manager may be more critical.
Many human resource operations have been expedited due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). These advanced computer systems excel at recognizing patterns, planning, and adapting in ways that are similar to human thought. In contrast to humans, which can become fatigued, bored, or even introduce unconscious biases into their decisions, AI algorithms are fast, relentless, and efficient.
What AI can do?
Considering the exponential development in computer power, AI systems can analyze and learn from millions of pieces of data in seconds. There are repetitive occupations that AI can learn by analyzing millions of previously collected data points. AI can replace jobs that do not require analytic or creative talents. This may be seen in supermarkets where automated kiosks have replaced cashiers. Robots now make gourmet hamburgers. Individuals should be aware that doing repetitive labor on a regular basis will eventually lead to job loss due to automation.
Here are a few benefits of how AI can help HR managers:
Simplify job search
Every day, a large number of people are seeking jobs. It is never a simple undertaking because it requires extensive job market research to uncover various work chances. An applicant must also comprehend the relevant jobs and compensation packages. Accurately matching an application to the proper position boosts the likelihood of success.
Artificial intelligence is important in presenting information about job prospects to candidates. This is done through chatbots, which provide information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The virtual agents offer basic information about job openings that any job seeker would want.
Increases retention rates
Hiring more quality individuals boosts retention and productivity. AI not only expedites the applicant screening process and provides useful analysis, but it also leverages that data to assist match candidates to the correct employment. AI algorithms can recognise the qualities of successful employees and search for applicants with comparable attributes for certain roles.
Reduces hiring difficulties
While hiring discrimination is plainly illegal, HR professionals may be unaware that they are allowing personal biases to enter into the employment process. We are, after all, only human. AI, on the other hand, may ignore information such as a candidate’s age, race, and gender. It also has no pre-programmed prejudices for or against certain geographic locations, universities attended, or organizational connections.
Simplify employee onboarding
New employees frequently have questions about perks, paid time off, and business regulations. AI chatbots can address these repetitious questions, freeing up HR employees for things like training and workplace tours. AI can also help with new hire paperwork, allowing new workers to start working sooner.
Job descriptions
Today’s AI tools can assist recruiters in creating the ideal job description, AI recognizes gender bias in advertisements and assists recruiters in selecting neutral wording. Furthermore, by comparing the wording in an ad to past commercials that were successful, AI algorithms may assist the writer in crafting writing that will reach the intended prospects.
Why AI cannot replace HR managers?
AI cannot replace human recruiters. A competent recruiter looks beyond a candidate’s credentials. They search for passion, analyze a candidate’s attitude in relation to current teams, and assess a candidate’s personality in relation to business culture. In reality, a competent recruiter will disregard a candidate’s resume. Recruiters are people-oriented individuals who act as catalysts in the formation of effective work teams. As long as there are humans in the workforce, there will be a need for effective HR recruiters.
The beginning of AI starts with automation. Several automated software have come into existence to simplify HR duties and make workplaces organized. From onboarding to end of service benefits, everything can be done efficiently by HR software. Implement the use of the best HR software now!
About the Author:
Seasoned business professional with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in Enterprise Software, Sales, Entrepreneurship and Partner Management
Ajith Mathews is an accomplished Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, and Thought Leader with more than 23 years of success in the information and technology services industries. He has founded, lead, and grown a technology company in the HRMS space
He is the founder and current CEO of DOTS, with a channel of distributors, solution providers, and alliances, selling end-to-end HRMS solution. Ajith formerly held product marketing positions and holds a master degree in computer science.
About DOTS:
DOTS HR & Payroll Software is a cloud-based HR software solution which has been thoughtfully designed with MENA countries in mind. We have built an enviable reputation as one of the very best HR software solutions having successfully assisted more than 1,000 companies implement our top-tier platform. Carefully crafted to eliminate manual operations, reduce time-consuming tasks, improve the accuracy of the information, provide detailed reports and run payroll; DOTS HR offers dramatic improvements across the HR function of any organisation.
Beautifully designed, sophisticated in function and intuitive to use; the DOTS HR Software experience allows for seamless and efficient management of all HR Duties within a few clicks.
Professional in attitude and friendly in approach our expert team provide a pleasurable experience from first contact through to a long-term relationship with outstanding customer service being our hallmark.
