Newly-launched AI tool to fast-track BPO recruitment in PH

An artificial intelligence (AI) powered communication assessment tool launched by talent analysis and remote proctoring solutions provider Mercer | Mettl is set to help the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms in the Philippines make “fast, reliable, and data-backed hiring decisions.”
The introduction of SpeechX in the Philippine market helps recruiters and evaluators gauge the quality and clarity of a candidate’s speech. Using insights from seasoned industry experts, BPO practitioners, and voice and accent trainers, the AI tool can calculate an integrity score for each job applicant and ensure control against cheating and misconduct during the judgment process.
Mercer | Mettl Chief Revenue Officer Anirban Barman Roy said, “We are excited to announce the launch of SpeechX that combines the best of human and AI assessment abilities.”
“In the age of digital economies, this will be a great asset for companies that want to assess the communication skills of all candidates, allowing recruitment managers to speed up the hiring process,” he added.
Mercer Philippines Chief Executive Officer Maria Theresa Alday, meanwhile, stated that SpeechX makes recruitment faster and more effective and ensures that the right talent is being hired consistently.