Me: AI has the power to assist in employee retention. Do AI agree or disagree?
The above question was 4th out of 5 questions to which I was invited to discuss around the Roundtable on Thursday, the 21st of September by Roger Laird, BizEdocs https://bizedocs.ie/wp/ together with:
1. Akhil Jain CTO Wayleadr
2. Anees ur-Rehman CEO and Founder
3. Angie Mezzetti CEO Ocarina Productions
4. Augusto Bernardo CEO Myndware
5. Cormac O'Neill CEO & Chief Tempo Officer Webio Ltd
6. Jan Filipowiak Founder Virtualist
7. Katarzyna Haśnik CEO Hasnik Limited, myself
8. Michael McGuinness Founder & Product Manager Tachyon Tech
9. Norbert Narbut Founder ExtendedMedia
10. Paul McCabe Chief Operating Officer VLE Therapeutics
11. Philbert Nshimiyimana Process Support Specialist PSC Biotech Corporation
12. Rusty Weise Chief Technology Officer & Sr. Architect Trakwell.ai
13. Tony Duddy COO, Board Member Memjet Technology
14. Yang Tong, Founder and CEO OrderIT Ltd
15. Zohaib Jabbar CTO Fund Recs
It is always inspiring to learn from like-minded business, Founders, CEO, CTO, COO people.
Thank you Andrea Ryan https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-ryan-sales/ and Angelica Ganados for organising it.
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Now, let's ask OpenAI: https://openai.com/. What does AI think about it? (P.S.: Took OpenAI-ChatGPT, just a few seconds to answer...well, well, AI is super fast and not just fast. We will never be as fast, maybe only if we implement chips directly in our brains, but would be human that time, most likely not, hybrid cyborgs, but that's for another time.)
ChatGPT: I agree that AI has the potential to assist in employee retention. AI can play a significant role in improving various aspects of the employee experience, which in turn can help organizations retain their valuable talent. Here are some ways in which AI can contribute to employee retention:
Personalized Learning and Development: AI-powered systems can analyze employee skills and career goals to recommend personalized training and development opportunities. When employees feel that their professional growth is supported, they are more likely to stay with the company.
Employee Feedback and Engagement: AI can be used to collect and analyze employee feedback, enabling organizations to identify areas of improvement and address concerns promptly. It can also help gauge employee engagement and satisfaction, allowing companies to take proactive measures to enhance the workplace.
Predictive Analytics: AI can analyze historical employee data to predict which employees are at risk of leaving the company. This enables HR teams to take preemptive actions, such as offering retention bonuses, mentorship, or addressing underlying issues.
Recruitment Process Improvement: AI-driven recruitment tools can help organizations find the best-fit candidates for open positions. By hiring candidates who are a better cultural and skills fit from the start, companies can reduce turnover.
Employee Assistance and Support: AI chatbots and virtual assistants can provide employees with quick answers to HR-related questions and offer support on various workplace issues. This improves the overall employee experience and reduces frustration.
Workforce Analytics: AI can analyze workforce data to identify trends and patterns related to turnover. Companies can use this information to make strategic decisions about staffing, workload distribution, and other factors that impact retention.
Flexible Work Arrangements: AI can help manage and optimize flexible work arrangements, making it easier for employees to balance work and personal life. This can improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover among employees seeking better work-life balance.
Recognition and Rewards: AI can help track employee performance and recommend appropriate rewards and recognition based on objective data. Recognizing and rewarding employees for their achievements can boost morale and loyalty.
While AI can be a valuable tool for employee retention, it should be used thoughtfully and ethically. Privacy concerns, transparency in AI-driven decisions, and maintaining the human touch in HR interactions are important considerations. Additionally, AI should complement, not replace, the human element in HR management, as the personal relationships and understanding between employees and their managers remain critical in retaining talent.
