Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) technologies have seeped into the operations of several top companies, and have enabled them to launch advanced products and services that drive their growth. Talent acquisition (TA) and HR companies too, have built their identities around these technologies, catering to companies and individuals through upskilling, hiring, exam proctoring and bias-free interviews. Gartner's Hype Cycle for Human Capital Management 2022 research note found that "AI drives automation of the recruitment process and provides decision-making support to TA professionals, hiring managers and candidates, during talent sourcing, screening, marketing, interview scheduling and onboarding." Other solutions such as chatbots and virtual assistants are also available, but according to Gartner's inquiry, AI-enabled sourcing and screening currently represents the most concentrated demand. InstaHyre, an AI-based hiring platform, is an example of how AI is used to screen and match candidates to suitable companies.

You may have heard that we are currently on the cusp of the fourth industrial revolution – a time where the barriers between physical, digital, and biological sectors will be eliminated by Artificial Intelligence. And though a lot of us may be experiencing some Boston Dynamics level creep factor, it's something that we are going to have to face and adapt to. You may be thinking that this will be a technology focused issue – something that HR and recruiters won't have to worry about. However, they will actually need to be as close to this cutting edge as possible. HR will be instrumental in this evolution.

Human resources departments rarely, if ever, are thought of as cutting edge when it comes to the use of technology. A closer look, however, shows the implementation of new technologies, including solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), in almost every aspect of the talent function. According to a recent Towers Watson HR Service Delivery and Technology Survey, HR professionals are overhauling structure to improve quality and efficiency with 33% of the group spending significantly more on technology in the last year. HR's investment in new technology has also spurred the creation of new data sources. Data around employee productivity, wellness, manager effectiveness, and a host of other activities is quickly dwarfing the traditional data set that HR has traditionally been using.

It's no secret that I love technology. From the domination of mobile to the latest in recruitment tools and gamification, and how video and live streaming is having an impact on hiring and training--changes are afoot that many of us couldn't have imagined 15 or so years ago. The reason this "tech meets HR" marriage is so exciting is how quickly the technology evolution has disrupted HR and enhanced the way HR professionals get things done. Now there's another big disrupter on the horizon, one that you would be wise to keep your eyes on: Artificial intelligence. In layman's terms, artificial intelligence (or, AI as it's commonly referred to), is an area of computer science where computers are "developed" to behave much the way humans do.

It's no secret that I love technology. From the domination of mobile to the latest in recruitment tools and gamification, and how video and live streaming is having an impact on hiring and training--changes are afoot that many of us couldn't have imagined 15 or so years ago. The reason this "tech meets HR" marriage is so exciting is how quickly the technology evolution has disrupted HR and enhanced the way HR professionals get things done. Now there's another big disrupter on the horizon, one that you would be wise to keep your eyes on: Artificial intelligence. In layman's terms, artificial intelligence (or, AI as it's commonly referred to), is an area of computer science where computers are "developed" to behave much the way humans do.

It's no secret that I love technology. From the domination of mobile to the latest in recruitment tools and gamification, and how video and live streaming is having an impact on hiring and training--changes are afoot that many of us couldn't have imagined 15 or so years ago. The reason this "tech meets HR" marriage is so exciting is how quickly the technology evolution has disrupted HR and enhanced the way HR professionals get things done. Now there's another big disrupter on the horizon, one that you would be wise to keep your eyes on: Artificial intelligence. In layman's terms, artificial intelligence (or AI) is an area of computer science where computers are "developed" to behave much the way humans do.

Are you familiar with deep learning? Deep learning describes the ability for artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to learn from our behavior using brain-like structures called neural networks, and it's changing the field of human resources in significant ways. AI programs can predict outcomes based on past experiences fed into the program. Because AI can recognize patterns and analyze data at light speed, it can help HR directors make decisions with greater confidence. From finding and recruiting prospects to streamlining employee assessment processes, machine learning and AI can make it easier for HR executives to do their jobs better--and today's technology is only the beginning.

Human resources departments rarely, if ever, are thought of as cutting edge when it comes to the use of technology. A closer look, however, shows the implementation of new technologies, including solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), in almost every aspect of the talent function. According to a recent Towers Watson HR Service Delivery and Technology Survey, HR professionals are overhauling structure to improve quality and efficiency with 33% of the group spending significantly more on technology in the last year. HR's investment in new technology has also spurred the creation of new data sources. Data around employee productivity, wellness, manager effectiveness, and a host of other activities is quickly dwarfing the traditional data set that HR has traditionally been using.

Human resources departments rarely, if ever, are thought of as cutting edge when it comes to the use of technology. A closer look, however, shows the implementation of new technologies, including solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), in almost every aspect of the talent function. According to a recent Towers Watson HR Service Delivery and Technology Survey, HR professionals are overhauling structure to improve quality and efficiency with 33% of the group spending significantly more on technology in the last year. HR's investment in new technology has also spurred the creation of new data sources. Data around employee productivity, wellness, manager effectiveness, and a host of other activities is quickly dwarfing the traditional data set that HR has traditionally been using.

It's no secret that I love technology. From the domination of mobile to the latest in recruitment tools and gamification, and how video and live streaming is having an impact on hiring and training--changes are afoot that many of us couldn't have imagined 15 or so years ago. The reason this "tech meets HR" marriage is so exciting is how quickly the technology evolution has disrupted HR and enhanced the way HR professionals get things done. Now there's another big disrupter on the horizon, one that you would be wise to keep your eyes on: Artificial intelligence. In layman's terms, artificial intelligence (or AI) is an area of computer science where computers are "developed" to behave much the way humans do.