The Josh Bersin Company's Research Highlights the Significant Benefits of AI in HR Beyond Time Savings
In a groundbreaking analysis, the Josh Bersin Company sheds light on the transformative effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Human Resources (HR), moving beyond the usual narrative that focuses solely on efficiency and time-saving capabilities. This research provides concrete examples of success metrics from global organizations utilizing AI, empowering companies to challenge the notion that AI merely leads to job displacement. Instead, it reveals how AI serves as a catalyst for a new category of 'superworkers'—employees who realize enhanced productivity and effectiveness through AI-driven tools.
The study, titled "Maximizing the Impact of AI in the Age of the Superworker," uncovers how various AI functionalities can lead to remarkable improvements in HR operations and employee experiences. Notably, it highlights how AI copilots streamline HR inquiries, achieving an astonishing 95% acceleration in information retrieval speeds. Additionally, AI-driven career tools have significantly heightened employee satisfaction regarding their career paths, indicating a 25% boost.
Among the notable findings, the research illustrates that AI tools can enhance project alignment by 30% and reduce hiring biases by 25%, demonstrating a commitment to creating equitable opportunities across the workforce. Moreover, leveraging AI to assess skills through performance data led to a 25% uptick in overall employee productivity. Collectively, these results posit that AI applications in HR serve not only to optimize operational efficiency but also significantly influence the overall workplace environment.
Kathi Enderes, a global industry analyst and SVP of Research at the Josh Bersin Company, expressed the impact of this analysis, stating, "Our exploration into AI applications demonstrates that the potential of AI is not confined to just automation—it's about empowering each employee to thrive as a superworker." The study emphasizes that the prevalent concern around AI leading to workforce reduction is unfounded; rather, businesses can strategically utilize AI to solve substantial challenges and elevate employee performance continuously.
The research further outlines specific benefits that firms can attain by integrating AI into their HR functionalities, such as decreasing the time taken to hire, enhancing the candidate experience, and bolstering talent mobility and retention. Through a range of AI-driven applications—from conversational AI to tailored skill development guidance—the report showcases how AI can seamlessly meld into HR processes to create added value for organizations and employees alike.
More importantly, the study highlights that for organizations with around 10,000 employees, even a slight 0.25% improvement in productivity per employee results in around 5.2 additional hours of productivity annually. This suggests that even minor enhancements can lead to substantial financial gains when extrapolated across the entire workforce.
As we advance through 2025, the momentum generated by AI integration in workplaces is clear. With conversations amongst leading SAP clients reinforcing this trend, the potential for human resource management to leverage AI strategically gains traction. Josh Bersin, the global industry analyst and CEO, firmly believes that the data highlighted in this report depicts a shift towards recognizing AI's multifaceted benefits—not just in terms of efficiency but also regarding a more robust employee experience and enhanced outcomes.
The report is currently accessible to corporate members of the Josh Bersin Company and users of Galileo™, an AI-powered assistant focusing on HR solutions. As AI technology continues to evolve, research-backed recommendations from industry leaders like the Josh Bersin Company will guide organizations in unlocking the full potential of their workforce through intelligent tooling and enhanced human experiences. For additional insight, interested parties can reach out via email for more information.