HR Professionals Need to Enter the Artificial Intelligence Conversation
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I learned a new term recently – p(doom). It stands for the “probability of doom” when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and a doomsday scenario. P(doom) is a scale that runs from 0 to 100. The higher you score yourself, the more convinced you are that AI is going to wipe out civilization.
I first read about p(doom) in The New York Times newsletter DealBook where it reported that sharing your p(doom) score is becoming more mainstream and some people are even making it a part of their introduction. “Hi! I’m Sharlyn Lauby, author of HR Bartender. And my p(doom) score is XX.”
Personally, I don’t have a p(doom) score at this point. But it did make me realize that I need to think about it. Not because I need a p(doom) score to share with everyone. But because – as a HR pro – I can’t influence artificial intelligence if I don’t become part of the conversation.
Organizations are talking about AI regularly and HR technology companies are adding AI components to their products. Translation: The technology conversation right now is all about AI. HR professionals cannot wait to enter this conversation. They need to be a part of shaping outcomes. Because artificial intelligence can play a prominent role in talent strategies.
Artificial Intelligence and the Candidate Experience
Organizations have to think about the candidate experience and how people perceive technologies like artificial intelligence. If applicants are suspect of the organization’s talent acquisition process, they could be reluctant to apply. And that has a negative impact on the company’s goal to hire the best employees.
Artificial Intelligence Can Empower Your Employees
Artificial Intelligence isn’t going away, in fact, I think we will continue to have more conversations about its capabilities. There are benefits to organizations and individuals in reducing administrative work. But organizations should put some dedicated thought and planning into the role that AI will play in their operation.
If human resources departments want to use artificial intelligence to attract, hire, engage, and retain talent, then they need to ensure that AI is a part of the organization’s technology strategies.
Organizations Need to Have a Comprehensive Technology Strategy
Today’s technologies are an important part of doing business. And because technology is such a huge component of our personal and professional lives, we need to make sure everyone knows how to properly use it. It starts with understanding the organization’s technology strategy.
Organizations Need an Artificial Intelligence Strategy
An increasing number of candidates and employees are coming to expect modern technology in their work experience. Old technology can be an obstacle to productivity, talent management, and recruiting. Organizations don’t have to be early adopters of every new technology, but they should understand the trends and strategize about what it means for their operation.
Once organizations have a solid technology strategy in place, that includes new tools like artificial intelligence, then it’s time to think about how it will be implemented throughout the organization. User adoption is key, and employees will need education to embrace AI.
5 Steps to Become an Effective Adopter
Individuals and organizations need to figure out how to become “effective adopters”. Not everyone has to be an early adopter, but you certainly don’t want to be so late to the party that you can’t catch up.
How to Find the Right Artificial Intelligence Tool for HR
While we’ve been talking about artificial intelligence for a while, it’s still a new tool. But we’re getting to the point where the talk is turning into reality. That’s really exciting. But we need to prepare for it.
Technologies evolve over time and artificial intelligence will be no exception. But for organizations and HR departments that have been on the sidelines wondering when to join in the conversation … I think that time is now. You will want to have a say in how this technology evolves. Because that benefits your business and your employees.
Image captured by Sharlyn Lauby at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas, NV
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