Input Presentations Corporate Health Stage

March 25 - 9:00–9:30 AM

Workplace Health Begins in Recruiting: Agentic AI as a Preventive Lever

Workplace health is often approached reactively: existing problems are corrected. But what if many structural problems didn't arise in the first place – because roles are clearly defined, understandably communicated, and suitably filled from the outset?

Job descriptions are one of the earliest and most effective levers in the recruiting and retention process. They influence who applies, how expectations are understood, and whether new employees integrate and stay with the company long-term. If job descriptions are static, inconsistent, or not accurately aligned with actual requirements, this leads to increased recruiting effort, unsuitable applications, early turnover, and long-term strain on the entire organization.

This input presentation demonstrates how 'agentic AI' can be used in recruiting as a dynamic, feedback-driven system. While many organizations already use agentic AI to continuously improve operational processes, its potential in talent acquisition often remains untapped.

When applied correctly, 'agentic AI' continuously evaluates recruiter feedback, application behavior, and retention signals to formulate roles more precisely and communicate job descriptions more realistically. The focus shifts from maximizing applications to achieving better fit, fewer mis-hires, and sustainable employee retention.

Those who understand recruiting as a learning system with feedback loops use 'agentic AI' preventively for organizational health and improve decisions where they have the greatest leverage: right at the beginning.

Presented by:
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    Vanessa Hunkeler-Bolliger

    Managing Director | Refline AG

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    Nicole Königstein

    AI Researcher and Educator | Refline AG