An analysis of the literature about the application of Artificial Intelligence to the Recruitment and Personnel Selection

Andrea Rezzani, Andrea Caputo, Claudio G. Cortese

Accepted December 31, 2020

First published December 31, 2020

https://doi.org/10.26387/bpa.289.3

Abstract

Artificial intelligence, aiming to develop machines solving cognitive problems and thinking like humans, has become one of the most promising solutions to improve certain HR functions. Currently, it primarily affects Recruitment and Personnel Selection. Despite the wide interest of researchers and organizations in recent years there are still many questions to be analysed. The literature review provides an overview of the changes related to the use of AI in these HR processes, analyzing scholarly research on Human – AI tools Interaction, considering AI’s pragmatic and ethical aspects as well as the wider HRM processes. We focus on sustainability for people and organizations. Results regard issues of potential AI activities in Recruitment and Selection, AI tools users’ perception and acceptance, and ethical concerns.

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