How AI in Hiring for Small Businesses Can Improve Your Work
- Cody Meirick
- Oct 4, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 9, 2024
AI is a promise to small- and medium-sized businesses. The promise to get ahead... to catch up... to do more faster and more efficiently. One of the pivotal parts of work that could be better and more efficient is the hiring process. Using AI in hiring and recruitment is mainly a recent thing, but one that is expected to blow up and become much more prevalent in the coming years.
The large businesses are already well ahead. Platforms like Linkedin have been using advanced algorithms and recruiting software for years to scan resumes and create a more streamlined process for its users. As AI is being implemented in new ways, the goal would be for smaller businesses to get in on this revolution, making AI for small business more equitable.
Here we break down a lot of the current tools and platforms for using AI in hiring. We hope that providing education and expertise on the topic will help businesses take advantage and demystify AI in so many ways. And if you still need more, please contact us to discuss your individual needs.
Zoho Recruit
Zoho Recruit is an AI-powered recruitment software that automates the resume screening process. It uses machine learning algorithms to analyze resumes and match candidates to job descriptions based on their skills, experience, and qualifications. This tool helps small businesses save time and resources by quickly identifying the most suitable candidates from a large pool of applicants.
CareerUp implements Zoho Recruit to streamline their processes. CareerUp is one of the top intern abroad programs in the world. They have been connecting students from around the planet to land their dream interns. And Zoho Recruit is used extensively to make that happen. That is just one of many cases of how small and mid-sized businesses and organizations are using AI for hiring and recruitment needs.
GoodTime
GoodTime is an AI-driven scheduling tool that automates the process of setting up interviews. It coordinates between candidates and interviewers to find the best available times, reducing the back-and-forth communication typically involved in scheduling. This ensures a smoother and more efficient interview process.
A case study to understand AI in hiring in its application is Pax. PAX Labs creates "responsible, enjoyable, and personalized cannabis experiences" to improve the quality of people’s lives. When they entered a time of extreme growth and suddenly needed to triple their workforce, they only had one recruiting coordinator. That wasn't enough. This sole coordinator turned to GoodTime to meet their ambitious goals and hire more help quickly and efficiently.
Paradox AI
Paradox AI offers an AI chatbot named Olivia that engages with candidates throughout the hiring process. Olivia can answer questions, provide updates, and even conduct initial screening interviews. This tool helps small businesses maintain a high level of candidate engagement and improve the overall candidate experience.
One happy customer of using AI in hiring using this new tech is Johnson Controls. An American-Irish company headquartered in Cork, Ireland, Johnson Controls produces fire, HVAC, and security equipment for buildings. They integrate Paradox AI into their hiring process. “Why wouldn't you give your recruiters that personal assistant to get things scheduled?" says Seema Shah, Global Talent Acquisition Operations Manager. "It's about freeing up time to have conversations, not sending emails and trying to get things booked.” According to Paradox, Johnson Controls has lowered candidate response time from 10 hours to 10 minutes and has seen nearly 100% candidate satisfaction since implementing Emma.
HireVue
HireVue uses AI to conduct video interviews and assess candidates’ skills through automated evaluations. The platform analyzes candidates’ responses, facial expressions, and speech patterns to provide insights into their suitability for the role. This helps small businesses make more informed hiring decisions.
Brown-Forman is listed among their many success stories. They are a major spirits company with more than 25 brands in their portfolio of wines and spirits. They turned to HireVue. “Ultimately, we needed a better way to pinpoint quality candidates from anywhere at any time," said Arelis Correa-Arnold, Director Global Talent Acquisition & Onboarding, "while improving applicants’ interactions with our organization."
Since implementing HireVue's technology, the company has achieved strong user adoption of both live and on-demand video interviewing, and has become a multi-year CandE Award winner.
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Just like other technologies in the business world, AI in hiring needs is revolutionizing solutions that make work more scalable and cost-effective. These tools help streamline various aspects of hiring and recruitment, from interviews to paperwork.
By leveraging these AI tools, small businesses can compete more effectively in the market, offering personalized experiences and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. Learn more about the "AI divide" and what we are doing to address it: Our Mission.
