Dear Friends, Artificial Intelligence in HR is the buzzword making rounds in the business world more rapidly than ever before. The reason is the disruptive technological advancements that are consistently blurring the lines separating the physical world from the virtual world. AI, while on one side, is opening up a world of possibility and opportunity in HR function, there is no denying the fact that there lies a danger of losing the human touch in the whole process, which is the spinal cord of the HR function.
The Role of AI in Talent Management
The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is increasing in talent management, like recruitment, selection, onboarding processes, performance management, and retention, etc., with the reasoning that it is going to provide additional advantages by automating many processes and also removing human biases while dealing with people issues. AI will add value to data gathering, enabling research, information dissemination, task delegation, and automation, thus helping HR professionals in basic tasks which can improve operational efficiency and create strategic plans based on real-time data. It is arming the function in a new full work world where the long-term impact is yet to be measured.
Challenges of Maintaining Human Touch
There are a lot of studies, arguments, and stories flooded in the market telling about the benefits of embracing AI in HR but hard to find any such logic or tool that ensures the continued strong presence of human touch in this function. Sometimes it is also said, "What happens if H is taken out of HR and it remains only R?" The possible unanswered questions before HR professionals may be that AI may strengthen the decision-making process, but how will people be driven, engaged, and motivated towards organizational goals? Will AI be able to bring and nurture positive emotions in people because in India, people are mostly emotionally driven? Can AI motivate teams and create an intent to work in collaboration? Knowledge brings credibility, but human connect brings respect and trust.
Impact on Job Opportunities
One more issue that cannot be ignored is the fear of losing jobs with growing technological disruptions in a country like India where about 65% of the population is of working age, and in the next fifteen years, about 18 million people will enter the job market. One cannot eliminate the danger of reducing job opportunities in the future due to the growing use of technology. Robots in the manufacturing sector are a live example. But probably, technology and AI, in specific, will change the skill set of people required for future jobs and not eliminate jobs themselves at all. Even for HR professionals, the skill set is going to change. They need to understand and identify the future requirements of jobs and required skills and prepare themselves to adapt to the change.
The March 2018 cover story is on Artificial Intelligence where experts have penned down their thoughts full of possibilities and challenges.
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181The Role of AI in Talent Management
The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is increasing in talent management, like recruitment, selection, onboarding processes, performance management, and retention, etc., with the reasoning that it is going to provide additional advantages by automating many processes and also removing human biases while dealing with people issues. AI will add value to data gathering, enabling research, information dissemination, task delegation, and automation, thus helping HR professionals in basic tasks which can improve operational efficiency and create strategic plans based on real-time data. It is arming the function in a new full work world where the long-term impact is yet to be measured.
Challenges of Maintaining Human Touch
There are a lot of studies, arguments, and stories flooded in the market telling about the benefits of embracing AI in HR but hard to find any such logic or tool that ensures the continued strong presence of human touch in this function. Sometimes it is also said, "What happens if H is taken out of HR and it remains only R?" The possible unanswered questions before HR professionals may be that AI may strengthen the decision-making process, but how will people be driven, engaged, and motivated towards organizational goals? Will AI be able to bring and nurture positive emotions in people because in India, people are mostly emotionally driven? Can AI motivate teams and create an intent to work in collaboration? Knowledge brings credibility, but human connect brings respect and trust.
Impact on Job Opportunities
One more issue that cannot be ignored is the fear of losing jobs with growing technological disruptions in a country like India where about 65% of the population is of working age, and in the next fifteen years, about 18 million people will enter the job market. One cannot eliminate the danger of reducing job opportunities in the future due to the growing use of technology. Robots in the manufacturing sector are a live example. But probably, technology and AI, in specific, will change the skill set of people required for future jobs and not eliminate jobs themselves at all. Even for HR professionals, the skill set is going to change. They need to understand and identify the future requirements of jobs and required skills and prepare themselves to adapt to the change.
The March 2018 cover story is on Artificial Intelligence where experts have penned down their thoughts full of possibilities and challenges.
Regards, Anil Kaushik, Business Manager - HR Magazine B-138, Ambedkar Nagar, Alwar - 301001 (Raj.) India Mob.: [Phone Number Removed For Privacy-Reasons] www.businessmanager.in **Location**: Delhi, India business manager hr magazine,City-India-Delhi,talent management,decision making,hr magazine,performance management,job opportunities,Country-India,
From India, Delhi
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