Back to the Future

AI, HR and Talent Management

Great Scott, We’re actually in the Future! ???? Like Doc Brown’s DeLorean, AI is propelling us forward, transforming how companies hire, manage talent, and keep employees happy. Imagine weeding through Cover Letters and CV's faster than a DeLorean hitting 88 mph, or predicting who might leave the company before they even say, "We need to talk."

How is AI reshaping HR and what are some of the challenges that come with it?

Sifting through Cover Letters and CV's felt like searching for plutonium, tedious and exhausting. But now, AI tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Jobvite scan them fast. These tools find top candidates with laser-like precision, allowing you to focus on actual human interaction. Also, AI chatbots like Olivia by Paradox even handle scheduling interviews.

Ever wish you could read minds like Marty? While AI can’t quite do that, it can read facial expressions and analyse tone during video interviews with tools like HireVue.

AI can help make recruitment fairer by focusing on qualifications rather than personal attributes. But remember, if the robot is trained on biased data, it might still have some old-school, outdated prejudices. So, we’re not totally in Hill Valley utopia just yet.

AI in Talent Management

Forget cookie-cutter training, AI is here to personalise learning pathways like Doc customises the DeLorean. Tools like Degreed let you level up your skills like you’re in a video game, without the tedious HR meetings.

Want to know who’s thinking of quitting before they even realise it? AI’s got your back with predictive analytics, scanning engagement and performance data to drop hints that someone’s about to go back in time and change their future.

AI-driven platforms like Daylio mood tracking app that allows you to record your mood and activities without typing. It uses AI to provide insights and trends, basically the company’s mood ring, constantly checking in on employee happiness and sending out alerts if the vibes are off.

When AI Becomes a Frenemy

?? Bias in AI Algorithms - Yes, AI can reduce bias, but if it’s fed biased data, it can also replicate those biases. It’s like teaching the DeLorean to drive itself, great until it decides to take a detour you didn’t expect.

?? Lack of Transparency - AI can be as mysterious as Doc Brown’s time-traveling experiments. When candidates start wondering, "Did I get ghosted by a bot?" HR better have a good explanation, or at least something more comforting than “It’s complicated.”

?? Privacy and Ethical Concerns - AI needs data, and lots of it. But collecting it raises big ethical questions, like, “Does my boss really need to know how many trips to the water cooler I make?” Striking the right balance is key to avoiding a Biff-sized problem.

?? Over-reliance on AI - AI is awesome, but HR needs to remember that people still want to talk to .... people. If you start allowing the machines to do all the work, you might end up in a dystopian future, à la Terminator.

AI is your Superpower, not your replacement ????♀?

AI is like the DeLorean, it is a powerful tool that can make life easier, helping HR and Talent professionals with hiring, keeping employees happy and even predicting when someone’s about to jump ship. But not even the DeLorean drove itself. Marty and Doc were always in the driver’s seat. The key is using AI to boost your HR and Talent Management game BUT, keeping the personal touch that makes HR .... human.