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Revolutionising HR: How AI can help you cut costs and boost efficiency

Story • 16th Aug 2024 • 4 Min Read

Revolutionising HR: How AI can help you cut costs and boost efficiency

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Author: Gabriela Paz Y Miño Gabriela Paz Y Miño
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Incorporating AI into HR functions delivers immediate cost savings and contributes to long-term efficiency improvements. Its role in optimizing HR processes and reducing costs will become even more pronounced, helping organizations remain competitive and agile.

Organizations are increasingly turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and reduce costs. The integration of AI into Human Resources (HR) is not just a fleeting trend—it's a profound transformation reshaping how businesses manage their workforce. By automating repetitive tasks and optimizing complex HR functions, AI is proving to be a game-changer, delivering substantial cost savings and improving productivity across various HR activities.

A recent report by Bain & Company highlights the financial impact of AI on businesses. According to the March 2023 report, the strategic implementation of AI can reduce costs by up to 30% by enabling an "augmented workforce" that focuses on high-value activities such as creativity and problem-solving. However, Bain’s research also reveals that only 12% of companies have fully realized these benefits due to the challenges of adapting to new technology and changing processes. Despite this, the trend toward AI adoption in HR is growing, as companies increasingly recognize its potential to lower costs.

One of the most significant ways AI is transforming HR is through recruitment. Traditional hiring processes are often time-consuming and costly, but AI-driven tools are revolutionizing this domain. AI systems can automate resume screening, match candidates with job openings, and schedule interviews with remarkable efficiency. This accelerates the hiring cycle and reduces the need for extensive manual involvement. For example, fast food company JustEat implemented HireVue's AI-powered chatbots to conduct screening questions and cognitive ability tests, reducing their recruitment time by 50% from 14 days to just 7 days.

Beyond recruitment, AI is enhancing onboarding processes. AI-powered platforms streamline the integration of new hires by automating training modules and managing essential documentation. This not only reduces the administrative burden on HR staff but also speeds up the onboarding process, resulting in significant time and cost savings as well as a smoother transition for new employees.

Employee self-service is another critical area where AI is making a difference. AI chatbots and virtual assistants handle routine HR queries, reducing the workload on HR staff and providing employees with quick, accurate responses. This not only improves employee satisfaction but also allows HR professionals to focus on more strategic tasks.

AI's impact extends to payroll and benefits management as well. Traditionally prone to errors and inefficiencies, these areas benefit greatly from AI's capabilities. AI systems automate complex tasks such as payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance tracking. This reduces human error, minimizes manual oversight, and ensures accuracy in financial operations. By cutting down on manual labor and improving precision, companies achieve significant cost savings and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Read also: Article: AI will affect HR, but the human element will remain essential (peoplemattersglobal.com)

Examples of Cost Reduction with AI:

An article published by Lorelei Trisca, Zavvy's Content Marketing Manager, identifies concrete examples of companies applying AI in their HR processes to decrease costs and increase productivity and effectiveness.

  • Automated Recruitment: Speeds up resume screening and candidate matching, significantly reducing recruitment time and costs. Example: JustEat’s use of AI-powered chatbots reduced recruitment time by 50%.

  • Enhanced Onboarding: Streamlines the onboarding process with automated training and documentation management. Example: Roadsurfer revamped its onboarding across multiple countries using Zavvy.

  • Payroll and Benefits Management: Automates payroll processing and benefits administration to minimize errors and reduce manual oversight. Example: Care.com integrated MeBeBot to handle HR-related queries.

  • Employee Self-Service: Utilizes AI chatbots to handle routine queries and HR requests, decreasing the workload on HR staff. Example: Hypercontext uses Donut’s AI tool to facilitate remote team bonding.

  • Data-Driven Insights: Analyzes employee data to make informed decisions on performance, engagement, and retention. Example: Panasonic North America uses Visier People Organization to enhance HR strategies.

  • Diversity and Inclusion: AI tools improve diversity by assessing job postings for inclusive language and anonymizing resumes. Example: Pymetrics helped a global investment firm increase female representation by 62%.

  • Talent Management: AI identifies high-potential employees and develops personalized career paths. Example: Google uses AI for promotions and succession planning.

  • Performance Management: Provides insights into employee performance and supports feedback processes. Example: HappyFresh used Profit.co to integrate performance management with OKRs.

  • Training and Development: AI provides personalized learning paths and tracks employee progress. Example: Kiehl’s uses Docebo for tailored global training programs.

Read also: Article: Embracing artificial intelligence in HR: enhancing efficiency and decision-making (peoplemattersglobal.com)

 

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