Many people are worried about the long-term effects of the artificial intelligence revolution. One main concern rising to the surface is that the introduction of AI into various industries is going to replace the need for certain careers and job functions. However, this assumption could not be more false and one industry who can especially reap the benefits of AI is human resources. A recent study reported that AI has the ability to free up the time of HR professionals and improve recruiting efforts and accuracy by 42 percent. Sounds pretty nice right? HR professionals should begin embracing AI with open arms rather than avoiding it. Here’s some reasons why.
Automate administrative tasks
AI offers HR professionals the ability to streamline mundane, administrative tasks without having to delegate to another employee. For example, much of the recruiting and hiring process is bogged down by repetitive tasks such as, sourcing resumes, scheduling interviews, and providing feedback to candidates throughout the process. This process automation saves HR professionals an average of 14 hours per week freeing up time to focus on more strategic business initiatives like connecting with top talent and creating personalized interviews and employee training experiences.
Ensure compliance
Small and medium sized businesses face a multitude of compliance regulations the second the doors open and operations begin. For an HR department ensuring compliance can quickly become a complicated and out of hand process. Everything from federal tax codes and overtime rules, to clean water standards, there’s a regulation requirement for every aspect of a business. Luckily for HR professionals, AI can help with these processes too. Once an HR professional inputs compliance regulations into the AI automated HRIS system, automatic notifications will be sent out and updates will be tracked throughout the process to help businesses ensure compliance and make sure they never miss a submission date for paperwork.
Improve the human experience
I know what you’re thinking. How is an automated software system going to improve the human experience, isn’t that what humans are supposed to do? While this may be true, AI along with the classic human touch, has the ability to create more high-value interactions between a business and their potential candidates, employees, clients, vendors… the list goes on. How AI really comes into play with the human experience is by creating increased speeds of service and more quality and efficient processes without forcing HR professionals and executives to sacrifice meaningful conversations which helps to form impactful relationships.
It’s time for HR professionals to understand the value add that AI can bring to their industry. From automating and replacing administrative tasks to ensuring compliance and improving the relationships with various members of a business, the benefits far outweigh the negatives when it comes to AI.
To find out more about the relationship between HR and the technology of the future read our blog, HR and technology: friends or foe?
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