From the course: Using AI to Improve Human Resources Practices
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Overview of the significance of AI in HR
From the course: Using AI to Improve Human Resources Practices
Overview of the significance of AI in HR
- Before we dive deeper into some of the how-to in this program, I want to go over some definitions related to data, artificial intelligence, and the field in general. In the modern human resource landscape, understanding the concept of data is paramount. At its core, data refers to any information that can be processed and analyzed to gain insights. In HR, data can be categorized into structured data, unstructured data, and semi-structured data. Structured data is neatly organized in databases and spreadsheets, such as employee records, payroll information, and attendance logs. This type of data is easy to query and analyze due to its well-defined format. Unstructured data, on the other hand, includes information that doesn't fit into traditional databases. This encompasses emails, resumes, social media posts, and feedback forms. Despite being more challenging to analyze, unstructured data holds a wealth of insight into employee sentiments, engagement levels, and cultural fit…