A task performed by Human Resources Specialists
Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
Probably not worth it. Both worker desire (2.9/5) and AI capability (3/5) are on the low side. It sits in the Low Priority zone.
How much the people who do this task want AI to take it over (avg of 10 workers).
How capable experts rate current AI at this task (avg of 3 experts).
How much human involvement should stay?
The Human Agency Scale (H1–H5) captures how much human direction workers think this task should keep.
Why workers feel the way they do
- It's repetitive40%
- Frees up time for higher-value work30%
- It's difficult30%
- It's stressful20%
- Reduces human error20%
- Helps handle larger scale20%
How to automate this
Low priority to automate, but here is the gist if you want to try.
Repetitive computer work
Record the steps once, then replay them.
- 1Use built-in shortcuts, text expanders, and macros for repeated steps.
- 2Automate multi-app workflows with no-code (Power Automate, Zapier, Make).
- 3For browser routines, use a record-and-replay tool.
Tools that can help
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This is 1 of 11 tasks studied for Human Resources Specialists, where workers want 27% of tasks automated.
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