AI in Recruitment and Onboarding
FREE08 – People Professionals and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This CIPD Level 0 video from the FREE08 – People Professionals and Artificial Intelligence unit explores how organisations are leveraging AI in recruitment and onboarding processes. It covers essential applications including CV screening and shortlisting tools, candidate matching systems, and AI-assisted job descriptions, alongside onboarding innovations such as chatbots, virtual assistants, and personalised onboarding journeys. By examining both the benefits and risks associated with these technologies, you'll gain practical insight into how AI is transforming talent acquisition and employee integration in modern HR practice.
Assessment Criteria 1.2
Discuss common uses of AI in HR (e.g. recruitment, onboarding, learning, performance management)
Indicative Content
Recruitment: CV screening and shortlisting tools Candidate matching systems AI-assisted job descriptions Onboarding: Chatbots and virtual assistants Personalised onboarding journeys Learning and development: AI-driven learning recommendations Content generation for training materials Performance management: Sentiment analysis (e.g. surveys, feedback) Continuous performance tracking tools Employee relations: AI-assisted policy guidance Case management support HR administration: Document drafting (letters, policies) Scheduling and workflow automation Benefits vs risks in each area (brief overview)
What You'll Learn
Video covering: AI in Recruitment and Onboarding
About FREE08 – People Professionals and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
To develop learners’ understanding of how artificial intelligence is used in people practice, the opportunities and risks it presents, and how HR professionals can use AI responsibly to improve decision-making, efficiency and employee experience.
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