Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Talent Acquisition (TA) in the Information Technology (IT) Industry of Pakistan: A strategic Planning and Development Imperative

Abstract

The study aims to investigate the determinants of AI-enabled talent acquisition for improving HR/TA manager's satisfaction with the moderating role of HR readiness in the IT firms of Karachi. 574 responses were collected from the HR and talent acquisition managers of IT firms in Karachi. The results have revealed that Implementing AI-enabled talent acquisition significantly increases the contentment of HR/TA management. Aside from performance expectancy, task-technology compatibility, cost-effectiveness, and effort expectancy all positively impact AI-enabled talent acquisition. However, security and privacy have no such effect. HR readiness moderates the effect of AI-enabled talent acquisition on HR management satisfaction significantly and positively. Effort expectancy, performance expectancy, and task-technology fit all positively and significantly mediate HR/TA management satisfaction. The study has suggested that employees, HR personnel, and TA managers can work closely with IT and cybersecurity departments to implement and maintain the expected cybersecurity policy rules and practice compliance with related regulations.