
Talent Acquisition and AI
Enhancing Workforce Engagement
Stephanie A. Smith(Editor)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 25. May 2026
Book
Hardback
268 pages
978-1-041-03545-9 (ISBN)
Description
In an era where artificial intelligence is transforming industries, this book focuses on the pivotal role AI plays in talent acquisition and workforce engagement. It brings together insights from leading scholars to demonstrate how AI enhances recruitment processes, improves employee retention, and revolutionizes workforce management, ultimately reshaping the future of work.
The book offers a comprehensive examination of how AI can be effectively leveraged to identify top talent, streamline hiring processes, and foster employee engagement through personalized experiences. International contributors offer both theoretical frameworks and practical applications of AI in recruitment and retention, illustrated with real-world examples, case studies, and cutting-edge research. From optimizing hiring strategies to engaging the workforce more effectively, this book provides actionable insights that bridge academic research and industry practices.
Aimed at scholars and astute professionals, particularly in the fields of human resources, business management, and organizational development, this book is an essential guide for those who want to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of AI-driven workforce management. By understanding and implementing AI strategies, readers can enhance their organization's talent acquisition and retention capabilities, fostering a more dynamic and engaged workforce.
The book offers a comprehensive examination of how AI can be effectively leveraged to identify top talent, streamline hiring processes, and foster employee engagement through personalized experiences. International contributors offer both theoretical frameworks and practical applications of AI in recruitment and retention, illustrated with real-world examples, case studies, and cutting-edge research. From optimizing hiring strategies to engaging the workforce more effectively, this book provides actionable insights that bridge academic research and industry practices.
Aimed at scholars and astute professionals, particularly in the fields of human resources, business management, and organizational development, this book is an essential guide for those who want to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of AI-driven workforce management. By understanding and implementing AI strategies, readers can enhance their organization's talent acquisition and retention capabilities, fostering a more dynamic and engaged workforce.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
13 s/w Tabellen, 1 s/w Abbildung, 1 s/w Zeichnung
13 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
574 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-041-03545-9 (9781041035459)
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Person
Stephanie A. Smith is an award-winning scholar, author, and practitioner specializing in organizational communication, public relations, and reputation management. She is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech, USA, and founder of Stephanie A. Smith Communications (SASC), a consultancy focused on executive thought leadership and media training.
Content
Introduction Part I: AI and the New World of Work 1. The AI Era: Reshaping Talent Acquisition and Workforce Engagement 2. Creatives and Risk Takers' Perceptions of AI in the Workplace: Demographic Differences in AI Exposure, Knowledge, and Acceptance 3. AI-Mediated Work and Algorithmic Literacy: The Future of Communication in a Post-Digital Workforce 4. Employee Engagement in the Age of AI: Ethical Challenges, Cultural Shifts, and a Communication-Centered Framework for Navigating Both Part II: Talent Acquisition and Early-Career AI Practices 5. AI in Recruitment: Challenges and Opportunities for a Fairer Hiring Process 6. From College Graduate to New Hire: How Students are Using AI to Prepare for the Job Search 7. Building Ethical AI Governance Frameworks Part III: Workforce Culture, Engagement and Sustainability 8. Quantum Character: A Framework for Ethical Engagement in the Age of AI and Talent Acquisition 9. Beyond Recruitment: AI's Role in Transforming the Complete Employee Lifecycle 10. Balancing AI Innovation and Ethics in Employee Recruitment and Retention 11. Artificial Intelligence in Employment and Recruitment: Legal Considerations