Let's start with a basic question, when you are in a hurry and want to know how something is done which of the two do you tend to do: refer a book about the topic or simply google your problem... If you just said "refer a book", we both know you're joking. This year has been all about artificial intelligence. We believe it's one thing everyone talks about but only a few companies have spoken it into existence. And those companies that have spoken it into existence are, needless to say, extremely happy with the results.

Automated systems allow for a more intuitive, personalized, simple HR experience for candidates and employees. The trends and applications of AI in the HR and recruiting industry are countless, meeting the needs of employees and candidates through talent sourcing, candidate evaluation, employee development, scheduling interviews and meetings, and engaging with employees writes Valerie Caswell, online marketing professional, Gumessay. In all aspects of business, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way things are done. With innovations in machine-learning technologies continually being developed, the future of the HR industry lies in the unique combination of digital AI and human services. Automated systems allow for a more intuitive, personalized, simple HR experience for candidates and employees.

While HR is not known for pioneering nascent technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a terrific opportunity. The consumerization of HR technologies has brought AI to the forefront of innovation in HR. From recruitment to employee experience, and talent management, AI has the potential to transform HR. The future of HR is both digital and human as HR leaders focus on optimizing the combination of human and automated work. This is driving a new priority for HR: one which requires leaders and teams to develop fluency in artificial intelligence while they reimagine HR to be more personal and engaging especially for the candidates; strategic and forward-looking to the business.

Let's start with a basic question, when you are in a hurry and want to know how something is done which of the two do you tend to do: refer a book about the topic or simply google your problem... If you just said "refer a book", we both know you're joking. This year has been all about artificial intelligence. We believe it's one thing everyone talks about but only a few companies have spoken it into existence. And those companies that have spoken it into existence are, needless to say, extremely happy with the results.

It is about time, that HR enters into newer more advanced territories. WebHR has been a "lucky star" to almost do things before the market catches up with it, introducing the latest trends and technologies at a rocket pace. WebHR has a more agile focus and is targeting consumers with precision now, it has a habit of engaging in rapid innovation and upgrades. That includes the use of Bots and AI to simulate a conversation, creating a co-worker or an assistant that deals with your day to day HR related tasks. The revolution has carried WebHR on a wave of new discoveries and now, it not only uses the chat-bots but has ventured into merging HR with AI enabled devices, specially "Amazon Echo" using its virtual assistant Alexa, which acts as your personal HR buddy.

Human resources as a function has experienced significant changes in the last decade due to the evolution of technologies. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way companies hire, manage and engage with their workforce. Advanced data-driven technology is rapidly making its way into the HR industry as businesses are focusing more on creating an employee-oriented corporate culture. Recruitment is no more a tedious process for HR practitioners as it no longer entails time-consuming activities such as manually screening the resumes of the prospective candidates, making phone calls or replying to candidates via emails. These mundane errands are now managed by smart technologies designed to replicate human conversation, thus enabling HR experts to contemplate the bigger picture.

The HR industry needs to move at a very fast pace, in order to respond to shifting social and technological paradigms in today's fast paced digital world. Today, employers and job seekers alike have different needs and strive to connect in different ways. This article focuses on 5 ways in which AI tools are currently shaping the HR industry. Read on to find out more. Intelligent assistants: Also known as "Chatbots" are becoming widely popular in the HR industry.