Are you reading this article on your phone, tablet, or computer? If so, you probably only think about AI - artificial intelligence - being a part of your everyday life. AI is changing virtually every aspect of our lives, from how we communicate to how we shop, travel and more. We ask Alexa to play our favourite songs or Google to search for the answer to a question and AI powers these technologies.
Read MoreIf we look back at the history of HR, we can see that the field has come a long way. From the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution era, when HR was primarily focused on administrative and clerical tasks, to the present day, where HR is an integral part of the strategic business planning process - the field has seen significant advancements.
Read MoreWho would have thought that in 2023 we could put on a virtual headset and enter a completely virtual world? OK, while we aren't entirely there (yet), this is exactly what we can look forward to in the near future. With the rise of the metaverse, and more than £120 billion being invested in building out the capabilities of this virtual reality, it is clear that this technology will change how we view the world forever.
Read MoreSince the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted and displaced workers, there has been a steady shift in the priorities of the workforce. People are now seeking employment with companies that care about their staff and invest in their workforce. Because of this, recruitment and talent management are seeing more significant challenges to remain staffed than ever before. To stay on top of these obstacles, leading employers turn to data to make intelligent choices with recruitment and retention strategies within their organisation.
Read MoreUnconscious bias is a huge problem in the workplace, especially in areas like recruitment, promotion, and performance management as well as being a major barrier in efforts to improve diversity and inclusion. Whilst training and awareness can help, as humans we have inherent unconscious biases. So how can technology, data and science help? In this weeks episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast we spoke to Frida Polli the CEO and founder of Pymetrics, In this extract taken from their conversation Frida talks about the ways that AI and machine learning can help reduce bias in recruitment.
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