Types of AI-Powered HR Software and Their Capabilities

Author: XpertHR Editorial Team

The use cases for HR software powered by artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to multiply as the number of vendors and software solutions on the market increases. With so many new tools and vendors, HR is likely to find it challenging to evaluate these tools and sort through those that will best fit their needs. 

HR leaders tasked with this responsibility must be able to identify AI-powered software and their capabilities. To help HR leaders carry out this task, the following chart lists common types of AI-powered HR software, their key capabilities, and their pros and cons.

When reviewing this quick reference, please note that AI-powered software tools continue to add to their capabilities. As a result, software tools may have overlapping capabilities. For example, several employee experience platforms include capabilities related to both employee engagement and performance.