“How the Next Generation of Managers Is Using Gen AI,”

 Friday 27 Sept 2024

How to Attract, Hire, and Develop AI Talent

In today’s AI-driven landscape, attracting and retaining top gen AI talent requires more than just talk—it demands action. Here are four strategies your organization can adopt to attract, onboard, engage, and retain the next generation of AI-capable managers.

(1) Show, don’t tell.

 Demonstrate how AI is actively integrated into your workflows. Highlight how tools like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot are being used by your teams to improve efficiency and innovation.

(2) Engage early. 

Don’t wait for talent to come to you. Connect with gen AI–savvy talent early by partnering with universities and AI-focused initiatives like hackathons. Offer real-world projects that showcase your commitment to cutting-edge technology.

(3) Onboard with AI.

 Use AI to ease new hires into your company. Implement gen AI tools as onboarding tutors to help new employees quickly understand policies, processes, and culture, ensuring they feel empowered from day one.

(4) Create new growth paths. 

Redefine career paths to include AI-specific roles and skills. Revising job descriptions to include these competencies and promoting experimentation will help retain and grow gen AI talent in the long run.

This tip is adapted from “How the Next Generation of Managers Is Using Gen AI,” by Gabriele Rosani and Elisa Farri.