How AI has impacted hiring practices of tech companies

 


The rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning has greatly changed several large organizations of today. While some organizations have embraced AI, machine learning for their growth, some of them need to upskill their workforce to survive.
Adapting to the rapidly-changing workforce has been the most defining task in today’s world. Organizations need to invest in their workers to ensure that they are not left behind. IT workers with right skills have a greater advantage to choose how, where and when they can work. Here are the top 4 HR trends that will see gaining prominence in 2018.

1. HR becomes a strategic business partner

Emerging technologies have increased the workload of HR teams. The recruiters in top organizations need to work more closely with top management to become a strategic business partner. A large number of human resource professionals have already begun implementation of this strategy. HRs are ought to focus on understanding the needs of employees with relevant skills, which has become integral to design highly coveted experience to attract employees with advanced skills.

2. Employee productivity

Filling number of positions is a time-sensitive priority. It has become difficult for recruiters to be scrupulous. Lack of quality talent can cause an increase in the levels of coronation and management, which can affect the productivity. HR teams are compelled to focus on quality and productivity while hiring. 

3. People Analytics

People Analytics has carved out its own niche as a business and managerial discipline. PA teams are responsible for creating means to link team leaders and senior management. The real challenge lies in generating insights that can inform decisions related to people, teams and best ways to support them.

4. Real-time Learning

Micro-learning is becoming highly popular every day. Organizations are breaking up the learning modules into more digestible pieces. Most companies are providing learning material to the employees when they need it. Senior management of top companies is bringing gamification in learning by leveraging virtual and augmented reality offerings.

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