Data Centre Magazine February 2023 | Page 96

AI
use AI to solve other issues within the data centre industry ,” Lane poses .
“ With the right systems in place , businesses stand to make huge cost savings by automating laborious tasks such as CV reviews and interview administration , as well as assessment tasks – and even some stages of the interview process itself ,” Bourne adds .
Then , once new talent is successfully onboarded , AI can be used to help companies better support the individual throughout their entire time working there .
“ The long-term benefits of this approach are multiple . Aside from the clear monetary benefits , AI also opens up the possibility for businesses to gain vital data and analytics to indicate long-term performance markers amongst its employees , tracking employee journeys from application to exit interview ,” Bourne explains .
“ In terms of supporting talent , AI can be very effective as a tool supporting augmented reality training scenarios , providing efficient real-time operational analytics , and for attracting talent by demonstrating that a business is leveraging new and emerging technologies to provide employees with more interesting and future proof roles ,” Lane furthers .
The problems that first need to be overcome – using AI to foster greater DE & I According to a recent Glassdoor survey , 76 % of job seekers and employees say that a diverse workforce is an important factor when evaluating potential new companies and job offers .
Today , a DEI strategy is a critical component of any successful company . So , before AI can be used as the foundation of your onboarding process , it needs to be aligned to clear DEI targets . Historically , this is something that many companies have found challenging .
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