{"id":3005,"date":"2017-10-17T19:37:17","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T19:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehris.com\/blog\/?p=3005"},"modified":"2020-05-01T19:36:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T19:36:00","slug":"whats-next-ai-human-resources-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehris.com\/blog\/whats-next-ai-human-resources-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Tech Conference 2017: What’s Next in AI for Human Resources?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Human<\/a>Last week, the CompareHRIS team attended the annual HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. As the go-to conference for all things tech in the HR space, this conference gives attendees the inside track on what\u2019s coming next for recruiting, employee engagement, performance management, and core HR software (and more).<\/p>\n

The major topic of discussion in Vegas last week was AI\/machine learning. We heard about intelligent analysis and data predictions in the form of predictive analytics, performance management tools, chat bots, emotional intelligence, and more.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll give more details in the coming weeks, but for now, let\u2019s take a high-level look at the big trends in this field.<\/p>\n

Who’s Using AI for Human Resources?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You couldn\u2019t walk down the hall at the HR Tech Conference this year without hearing buzz about AI. Just about every session we attended touched on the concept and its ramifications for the HR space. The expo floor was filled with companies touting new product developments, like this chat bot example we saw in the Digital Disruption mega session on Thursday:<\/p>\n

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Vendors like Ultimate Software have already begun building AI capabilities into their software platforms, and the startup corner showcased new companies honing in on specific applications and functions. Here are a few highlights from the expo floor:<\/p>\n

Ultimate Software<\/strong><\/span>\u2014Ultimate Software<\/a> unveiled their highly anticipated AI technology innovation, Xander<\/a>. Xander uses natural language processing, sentiment analysis, and data to analyze employee feedback, make predictions, and recommend actions that will support both employees and managers.<\/p>\n

HireVue<\/strong><\/span>\u2014HireVue<\/a> has created an intelligent video scoring product that assesses job candidate video interviews using an AI algorithm. The technology looks for behavioral cues like eye contact and facial expressions to assess candidate fit for a position or culture.<\/p>\n

Entelo Envoy<\/strong><\/span>\u2014Entelo Envoy<\/a> screens candidate databases for matches using data and predictive analytics. It uses machine learning to perform unbiased searches designed to identify not only which candidates qualify for your position, but also which ones are most likely to be interested in the job.<\/p>\n

Are You Ready for AI in Your Workforce?<\/h2>\n

Plenty of other software developers are jumping on the AI train as well, giving companies a lot of options for expanding their current capabilities. However, not every company is ready to capitalize on new software. Here are three things you’ll need to have in place before AI can truly make a difference for you:<\/p>\n