The rise of the internet in the late 20th century revolutionized myriad aspects of doing business – including recruitment strategies. Today, technology continues to evolve and significantly transform the way companies attract, hire and retain top talent.
Technology will never replace the human touch – but it can enhance it and make hiring team members’ jobs easier in numerous ways as it helps streamline processes, automate time-consuming tasks, and ultimately enhance efficiency and deliver better recruitment outcomes.
Here’s a close look at some HR tech innovations and how they are reshaping the workforce in Fresno and globally:
AI: Automated Data Collection and Analysis
Artificial intelligence (AI) makes it possible to efficiently process large volumes of information and identify discrepancies, which can significantly reduce your time to hire while enhancing quality. For instance, AI-powered tools can sift through thousands of resumes in a fraction of time it would take a human.
AI can also help you reduce hiring bias by focusing only on objective candidate criteria.
Chatbots
These tools are becoming increasingly valuable, especially in the early stages of candidate selection. Powered by AI, chatbots interact with job seekers in real time, providing answers to questions, updates on the application process, and interview schedules. They can also analyze resumes and profiles and match candidates to suitable roles.
Predictive Analytics for More Informed Decisions
Predictive analytics involves analyzing historical data to determine which candidates would be most likely to succeed in a role, as it identifies patterns in past recruitment data and uses them to predict future outcomes. Among other benefits, this helps you achieve higher employee retention rates and forecast hiring needs.
Candidate Matching Systems
Candidate matching system is another name for your applicant tracking system (ATS). These tools are becoming more sophisticated, using AI and machine learning to match candidates to job vacancies. They can analyze a wide range of data including skills, experience, and personality traits. And, they are highly scalable, so they are suitable for companies of all sizes.
Gamified Tools
Among the latest trends in recruitment technology are gamified assessment tools. They use game elements to assess job seekers’ skills and qualities in a fun, engaging way. In doing so, they provide valuable insight into candidates’ problem-solving abilities, creativity and teamwork.
Video Interviewing Software
Various platforms allow you to conduct live interviews with candidates around the globe. They can also record these interviews for later review and use AI to analyze candidates’ responses.
Video interviewing also lets you provide orientation and training sessions remotely. And, it contributes to diversity and inclusion by eliminating geographical barriers and opening opportunities for people who are restricted to working from home because of medical or other limitations.
The experienced recruitment experts at PrideStaff Fresno can help you stay up-to-date with current trends in HR and recruitment technology, as well as ensure that all your ongoing talent management plans align with business goals. Contact us today to learn more.
