This Reccast episode features Laura Ansaharju, a seasoned HR professional. She discusses how AI is reshaping HR and recruitment, highlighting the importance of blending tech skills with a personal touch.
In this Reccast episode, we chatted with Laura Ansaharju, a seasoned HR pro with over 25 years of experience. She shared insights on how AI is reshaping HR and recruitment. Her journey from the paper industry to leading HR at Finnair and VR shows how HR practices are evolving in the digital age. Laura now heads her consultancy, Lead Design, focusing on interim CHRO roles and bridging people, business, and tech.
According to Laura, integrating AI into HR and recruitment goes beyond adopting new technology. It’s about reshaping processes and embracing change. The real magic happens when AI’s intelligence blends with the human touch in HR practices.
While Finnish companies have been cautious with AI in HR, especially in bigger companies, Laura is all for practical AI use. AI can fine-tune job descriptions to make sure they’re fair and gender-neutral. It can speed up application reviews, bring in chatbots for hiring and onboarding, and boost candidate searches.
However, Laura warns against relying solely on AI for evaluating candidates, stressing the need for human oversight even in the early hiring stages. She believes AI is awesome but the final hiring decisions should stay human-made.
Laura’s advice for HR pros is to stay curious and brave when it comes to AI. She suggests starting with well-defined processes like recruitment, where AI can step in for specific parts to make things smoother. It’s crucial to collaborate with teams across the company to ensure AI aligns with the company culture and workflows.
Looking ahead, Laura sees the recruiter role evolving rather than vanishing. The human touch in recruitment is invaluable, and while AI can be a helpful assistant, it can’t replace the personal touches that make a real difference for candidates and employees.
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The Reccast video podcast, hosted by Jussi Luhtasela and Miikka Tuomola from Recright, covers the fascinating world of recruitment, where AI technologies are transforming traditional practices. The podcast’s episodes explore diverse aspects of AI in recruitment, featuring insights from industry experts, tech professionals, HR specialists, and recruiters. Whether discussing the ethical considerations surrounding AI or uncovering cutting-edge AI tools that streamline talent acquisition, Reccast is your go-to source for all things AI and recruitment.
