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Is AI Taking the Human Out of the HR Department?

2024/2/2
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The podcast explores the increasing integration of AI in HR departments. While some fear job displacement, many companies are adopting AI tools to streamline tasks and improve efficiency. The discussion covers various applications, from automated resume screening to conflict resolution.
  • AI is being increasingly used in HR, with most organizations open to adoption.
  • AI tools can automate tasks like resume screening and analysis, allowing HR to do more with less.
  • Concerns exist about AI replacing human jobs and potential misuse of the technology.

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Will the human resources department be replaced by robots? Not quite, but the use of generative artificial intelligence in HR is on the rise. WSJ reporter Chip Cutter tells us how companies are incorporating AI tools internally and what might change in the future. Plus, we hear from Reshma Saujani, the founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, who recently introduced paidleave.ai, a free AI-powered chatbot designed to help workers navigate paid family leave benefits. Saujani tells WSJ’s Charlotte Gartenberg about what she sees as the potential risks and benefits of AI in the workplace.

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Further reading: 

New York City Passed an AI Hiring Law. So Far, Few Companies Are Following It. 

How AI Will Change the Workplace 

HR Departments Turn to AI-Enabled Recruiting in Race for Talent 

The Do's and Don'ts of Using Generative AI in the Workplace

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