AI meets HR: the reinvention of the human recruiter

From asking Alexa for an update on the weather to choosing a playlist for your morning run based on Spotify's latest recommendations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a vital component in our day-to-day lives. As AI continues to transform our personal lives, we can expect to see an increase in the adoption and integration of this emerging technology into the office – with talent acquisition professionals at the forefront of this change. So much so, our latest global survey on the future of recruiting found that many companies have already welcomed AI and big data into their hiring processes. The majority (63 per cent) of talent acquisition professional stated AI has changed the way recruiting is done in their organisation. Providing higher-value services to hiring managers, creating a better candidate experience, as well as helping organisations build a best-in-class workforce, AI has presented recruitment professionals with a unique opportunity.