Getty Images; Karan Singh for BIAI is streamlining onboarding processes for companies of various sizes.Hitachi and Texans Credit Union are using AI to save time and enhance engagement in new-hire experiences.Incorporating AI in onboarding helps in saving time and reducing delays, especially in tech companies and high-growth firms.AI applications in onboarding include digital assistants for paperwork, and 24/7 chatbots to answer new-hire questions.AI implementation in onboarding requires clear problem-solving goals, success metrics, and a test-and-learn approach.Business leaders need to identify pain points before integrating AI into employee onboarding processes.Texans Credit Union added robotic process automation to streamline onboarding and save time on system access setups.Hitachi reduced onboarding time by four days and decreased HR staff involvement from 20 to 12 hours using a custom AI system.Leaders are excited about customizing AI in onboarding to cater to specific company needs, whether through generative or agentic AI applications.Automating rudimentary processes and enhancing the onboarding experience for new employees are key goals of AI implementation.