Automation index
How much of a HR generalist’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already handle the first pass: repeat tickets, stock emails, a simple reset. The odd case, the angry customer, and fraud still need a person.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
HR generalist
31%
AI can already do 31% of this job.
#42 / 623
View rankingHR generalist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 48% | +2.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 42% | 28% | +11.8 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- labour legislation
- job market offers
- employment law
- human resource management
- company policies
- maintain relationship with customers
- recruit employees
- carry out recruiting services
- interview people
- identify customer's needs
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1071.00· ESCO/ISCO 2423
IS WORK OVER?
Pathologist
30%
#44 / 623
View rankingPathologist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Grossing, embedding and the first trim.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Read stains, IHC and a template report.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 52% | +8.3 |
The hard case, the second look and the frozen section.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Board, the surgeon on the phone and the margin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Cytology, autopsy and the specimen that arrives late.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Signing the diagnosis and what the patient is playing for.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- read biopsies
- grossing
- immunohistochemistry
- frozen section
- pathology report
- cytology
- surgical margins
- autopsy
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1222.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212