Editor’s Note: Is Recruitment Ready for Artificial Intelligence?

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Are machines better than humans? Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace the human in human resources? Is AI the answer to how companies can improve diversity and inclusion in workplaces?

With the proliferation of new technologies, especially AI, we have been hearing similar questions for the past several years.

This month, we bring you a Themed Edition on AI in Recruiting, featuring a few selected articles that should answer all your questions around AI in recruiting.

Did you know, the levels of discrimination in the recruitment sphere haven’t changed since the 1960s! While many companies understand the importance of diversity and inclusion (D&I), their efforts took a backseat when Covid-19 hit.

AI has long been positioned as a resource that can drive diversity forward, however, it is only as neutral as the data and the logic it’s applied to. AI in recruitment thus needs to be powered by a different kind of data than currently available.

Featured on the cover, this month, is Sean Fahey's, CEO, VidCruiter, AI In Recruiting: Can It Take The Human Out Of Human Resources?, where he delves deeper into the topic and tells us why there is still a long to go before AI could solve several existing issues, including DEI.

Also, read the exclusive interview with Neha Mirchandani, Head of People at BrightPlan, where she shares her journey in HR, along with her learnings, challenges and plans for the future.

As another Global Talent Acquisition Day is around the corner, we bring you a special supplement featuring a handful of articles that talk about what companies are planning for the special day, what would be the biggest challenge for recruiters in future, the qualities of a good recruiter, and more.

Also, featured in this edition is an exclusive research study by The HR Research Institute, conducted in partnership with Accurate Background, that studies how the pandemic has impacted employee management practices, including screenings, background checks and more.

To learn more about the survey on Management of the Digital Workforce and to get key insights and 12 strategic takeaways, check out the complete report.

That is not all! Also, check out the other articles included in this issue. We hope this edition of Talent Acquisition Excellence will help you find excellence in your recruiting, hiring, and onboarding efforts.

Happy reading!