The world at large is changing in some pretty exciting ways. The way we communicate, socialise and shop looks incredibly different today to how it did just ten years ago. And the world of work has been changed, too — tech has allowed us to grow, evolve and adapt in incredible ways. One remarkable advancement that is changing HR forever is, of course, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Businesses around the world are using AI for HR purposes, to streamline their operations, enhance decision-making and provide better employee experiences. From recruitment and onboarding to performance management and employee engagement, AI for HR is revolutionising how companies manage their most valuable asset—people.
Let’s explore our top cutting-edge AI tools designed specifically for HR departments. These tools cover various HR functions, helping organisations optimise their processes, reduce biases and ultimately drive better outcomes.
Also read: Pros and cons of AI in the workplace
Here at People Insight, we offer employee surveys to help boost employee engagement, increase wellbeing and generally improve the employee experience. We’ve recently introduced Prism, our own generative AI. Prism can instantly process and interpret huge amounts of data, provide clear summaries of employee feedback and give actionable insights and action points for meaningful change. Prism has truly changed the game and, alongside our expert HR consultants, is giving us a real edge over other survey providers.
HireVue is an AI-powered video interviewing platform that helps HR professionals screen candidates more efficiently. Its machine learning algorithms analyse candidates’ video responses to assess skills, personality traits and cultural fit.
Pymetrics uses neuroscience-based games and AI to match candidates with roles that suit their cognitive and emotional strengths. It also aims to reduce biases in hiring by focusing on potential rather than past experience.
Entelo is an AI-driven recruitment platform that helps HR teams source and engage top talent. It uses predictive analytics to identify candidates who are likely to be interested in new opportunities.
Ideal is an AI-powered recruiting software that automates repetitive tasks such as resume screening and shortlisting candidates. It also provides insights to help HR teams make data-driven hiring decisions.
Eightfold.ai is a talent intelligence platform that uses AI to match candidates with the right roles, recommend career paths and identify skills gaps within the workforce.
Phenom People is an AI-powered talent experience management platform that helps HR teams attract, engage and retain talent. It provides insights into candidate behaviour and automates personalised outreach.
Cornerstone OnDemand is a learning and talent management platform that leverages AI to provide personalised learning experiences, recommend training programmes and track employee progress.
XOR is an AI-powered chatbot that automates recruitment processes, such as scheduling interviews, answering candidate questions and sending follow-up messages.
Hiretual is an AI-powered sourcing and recruiting platform that helps HR professionals find, engage and hire top talent faster by using predictive analytics and machine learning.
AllyO is an AI-driven HR automation platform that streamlines the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding to performance management.
Koru uses AI to assess candidates’ soft skills, such as grit, curiosity and ownership, to help HR teams make more informed hiring decisions.
Arya is an AI recruiting tool that uses machine learning to predict which candidates are most likely to succeed in a given role, helping HR teams make better hiring decisions.
HRForecast is an AI-driven workforce planning platform that helps HR departments analyse workforce trends, predict future skill needs and optimise talent management strategies.
Betterworks is an AI-driven platform focused on continuous performance management, helping organisations align, develop and engage their workforce through OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and goal-setting.
Workday Adaptive Planning uses AI to provide predictive analytics and scenario planning for workforce performance, allowing HR teams to better manage resources and outcomes.
Cloverleaf uses AI to provide personalised insights and coaching tips to teams, improving collaboration and performance management.
Headspace provides one-on-one mental health coaching, therapy and self-care activities. In 2021, Headspace acquired Ginger, which provides employees with access to AI-powered behavioural health coaching and therapy.
Spring Health uses AI to personalise mental health care plans for employees, offering everything from meditation resources to direct therapy.
Lyra Health combines AI and human expertise to offer personalised mental health support, including therapy, coaching and digital wellness tools.
Unmind is an AI-driven mental health and wellbeing platform that provides content, tools and training to support employee mental health.
Woebot is an AI-powered mental health chatbot that provides employees with real-time mental health support, including cognitive behavioural therapy techniques.
Calm uses AI to offer personalised meditation, sleep stories and mental wellness programmes, aimed at improving employee wellbeing.
Spill offers AI-powered mental health support by providing employees with access to therapists and mental health resources through Slack.
myStrength uses AI to deliver personalised mental health support and wellness programmes, offering resources for stress management, depression and anxiety.
Koa Health uses AI to offer personalised mental health and wellbeing resources, including cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness exercises.
MeQuilibrium is an AI-powered platform that provides employees with personalised stress management and resilience-building tools.
Virgin Pulse uses AI to promote healthier lifestyles through personalised wellness programmes, offering support in physical activity, nutrition and mental wellbeing.
Gympass is an AI-driven wellness platform offering employees access to fitness programmes and wellness resources, tailored to their individual needs and preferences.
Nudge is a platform that delivers personalised wellness reminders and activities, helping employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Read further: Strategies to improve wellbeing at work
EdCast is an AI-first, mobile-first knowledge-sharing platform that curates learning content, enabling personalised learning and development opportunities for employees.
Degreed uses AI to create personalised learning paths for employees, tracking skills development and offering tailored content to enhance learning experiences.
Coursera leverages AI to offer personalised course recommendations, helping employees upskill and re-skill based on their career goals.
Skillsoft Percipio is an AI-driven learning platform that curates and recommends learning content based on individual skills and career aspirations.
LinkedIn Learning uses AI to recommend personalised learning courses and tracks employee progress to ensure continuous professional development.
Fuse uses AI to provide personalised learning experiences by curating content based on user behaviour and preferences, supporting employee development.
LearnAmp is an AI-powered learning platform that delivers personalised content and tracks employee learning journeys, enhancing skills development.
EdApp is an AI-driven learning management system that helps HR teams create and deliver personalised training programmes, track employee progress and measure the impact of learning initiatives.
SuccessFactors is a well-known talent management suite that includes succession planning tools, helping HR teams identify and develop future leaders within the organisation.
TalentGuard is a talent management platform that focuses on career pathing, succession planning and employee development, ensuring leadership continuity.
PeopleFluent uses AI to analyse employee data and recommend succession plans, helping HR departments identify high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
Payscale uses AI to help HR teams optimise compensation strategies by analysing market data and employee performance to ensure competitive and fair pay.
Benfiy is an AI-driven platform that personalises employee benefits packages, helping HR teams offer tailored options based on employee preferences and needs.
Read more: Non-financial employee rewards
In this simple but effective use of AI for HR, Textio uses AI to help HR teams create more effective and inclusive job postings by analysing language patterns and suggesting improvements.
Blendoor uses AI to analyse diversity data and offer insights and recommendations to improve diversity and inclusion within organisations.
SeekOut is an AI-powered talent search engine that helps HR professionals find and engage candidates from underrepresented groups.
Related: A guide to diversity and inclusion in recruitment
Slack’s AI-powered assistant, Slackbot, helps automate responses to common HR queries and facilitates smoother communication across teams.
Microsoft Viva is an AI-powered employee experience platform integrated into Microsoft Teams, offering tools for communication, learning and insights to improve employee engagement.
Chanty is an AI-powered team communication tool that helps streamline internal communication and boosts collaboration, offering task management and integration with other apps.
ActivTrak uses AI to monitor employee productivity, providing insights into work habits, focus time and areas for improvement to optimise overall productivity.
Time Doctor is a productivity tracking tool that provides insights into how time is spent on tasks, helping HR teams identify productivity trends and bottlenecks.
Insightful is an AI-driven productivity monitoring tool that offers real-time insights into employee activities, helping HR teams manage and enhance productivity.
People.ai is an AI-powered platform that helps HR departments measure and improve employee productivity by analysing communication patterns and providing insights.
Leena AI is an HR chatbot that automates routine HR tasks such as answering employee queries, managing leave requests and processing payroll.
UiPath is a robotic process automation (RPA) platform that helps HR departments automate repetitive tasks such as data entry, onboarding workflows and compliance tracking.
AI-powered HR management software BambooHR automates various HR functions including employee records, benefits administration and onboarding processes.
ComplyWise is an AI-powered compliance management tool that helps HR teams track and manage compliance-related tasks, reducing the risk of non-compliance.
AI-driven employee relations management platform HR Acuity helps HR teams manage employee incidents, investigations and compliance reporting.
Talmundo is an onboarding platform that personalises the onboarding experience, providing new hires with tailored training and resources to ensure a smooth transition.
Enboarder is an AI-driven onboarding software that creates engaging onboarding journeys, using personalised content and communication to welcome new employees.
Click Boarding automates the onboarding process, offering a personalised and compliant experience for new hires.
PandaDoc is an AI-powered document automation tool that helps HR teams create, send and track HR documents such as offer letters, contracts and onboarding materials.
Talla is an AI-powered HR assistant that automates tasks such as employee onboarding, answering HR-related queries and managing benefits.
Spokn is an AI-driven platform that helps HR teams create and distribute engaging employee communications, such as onboarding videos and training materials.
Miro is an AI-powered online collaborative whiteboard platform that enhances remote teamwork by enabling real-time collaboration and visual project management.
Trello’s AI assistant, Butler, automates repetitive tasks and workflows, making remote project management more efficient.
An AI-driven remote work management tool that tracks time, productivity and project progress, Hubstaff provides insights to HR teams managing remote workers.
The integration of AI in HR processes is not just a trend—it’s fast becoming a necessity for organisations that want to stay competitive today and for the years to come. These tools help companies to streamline their operations, make data-driven decisions and provide better employee experiences.
To join the thousands of organisations who have created outstanding employee experiences through our employee surveys, contact us today for a demo. Listen to your people, uncover blocks to engagement and productivity and bring about meaningful organisational change.
