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Revolutionizing Recruitment: Harnessing the Power of Technology
Subject area: Management and Commerce · Area of research: Human Resource
Abstract
Thanks to technological innovation and incorporation into recruitment processes; attraction, engagement, and shortlisting of potential candidates are now accomplished with relative ease. The inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) abilities and data analytics has revolutionized mundane tasks previously handled by recruiters allowing them to focus on strategic aspects instead. Technical solutions such as applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards, social media platforms etc., now offer modern ways--more efficient--to assess candidate suitability during the interview process. The advent of remote work opportunities has necessitated the development of virtual recruiting tools like video interviews, online assessments etc which are crucial in attracting remote candidates who sometimes cannot physically attend an interview elsewhere. However useful these technologies may be in enhancing productivity whilst reducing costs; they come with some challenges too. Algorithmic bias which may predispose fairness threaten diversity & inclusion efforts within job selection hitherto been addressed through manual means requires special attention hence proper evaluation required along with plans that align with organizational values as safeguards against existing discrepancies. This report assimilates how technology adoption has facilitated end-to-end recruitment over the years, replacing monotonous processes which impede productivity with automation. This has now dramatically increased the versatility of HR personnel, allowing them to attend multiple roles like onboarding, payroll management and conflict resolution in addition to recruitment responsibilities.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1704787,
author = {Anukriti Singh, Dr. Manoj Kumar Sahoo},
title = {Revolutionizing Recruitment: Harnessing the Power of Technology},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2023},
volume = {6},
number = {12},
pages = {1343-1355},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1704787.pdf},
abstract = {Thanks to technological innovation and incorporation into recruitment processes; attraction, engagement, and shortlisting of potential candidates are now accomplished with relative ease. The inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) abilities and data analytics has revolutionized mundane tasks previously handled by recruiters allowing them to focus on strategic aspects instead. Technical solutions such as applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards, social media platforms etc., now offer modern ways--more efficient--to assess candidate suitability during the interview process.
The advent of remote work opportunities has necessitated the development of virtual recruiting tools like video interviews, online assessments etc which are crucial in attracting remote candidates who sometimes cannot physically attend an interview elsewhere.
However useful these technologies may be in enhancing productivity whilst reducing costs; they come with some challenges too. Algorithmic bias which may predispose fairness threaten diversity & inclusion efforts within job selection hitherto been addressed through manual means requires special attention hence proper evaluation required along with plans that align with organizational values as safeguards against existing discrepancies.
This report assimilates how technology adoption has facilitated end-to-end recruitment over the years, replacing monotonous processes which impede productivity with automation.
This has now dramatically increased the versatility of HR personnel, allowing them to attend multiple roles like onboarding, payroll management and conflict resolution in addition to recruitment responsibilities.},
month = {June},
}