MUMBAI, India, Feb. 6 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541123546 A) filed by Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 8, 2025, for 'smart hr: ai tools for optimized recruitment to retention decision processes.'

Inventor(s) include Dr. Deepa Manokaran.

The application for the patent was published on Feb. 6, under issue no. 06/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention titled "Smart HR: AI Tools for Optimized Recruitment-to-Retention Decision Processes" presents an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven framework designed to revolutionize Human Resource Management (HRM) by enabling intelligent, data-based decision-making across the entire employee lifecycle. The system integrates multiple AI technologies-such as machine learning, natural language processing, predictive analytics, and sentiment analysis-to optimize recruitment, engagement, performance evaluation, and retention. Through its modular design, the invention automates candidate screening and selection, analyses employee sentiment and engagement, predicts performance outcomes, and identifies potential attrition risks. A centralized AI Decision Support Dashboard (AIDSD) provides realtime insights, visualization, and prescriptive recommendations to HR professionals, promoting efficiency, transparency, and objectivity in workforce management. The system incorporates an etliical and explainal5le AI framework to ensure fairness, reduce bias, and uphold data privacy. It also employs a continuous learning mechanism, allowing adaptive model improvement based on new data and feedback. This invention thus transforms HR management from a reactive administrative function into a proactive, strategic, and intelligent decision-making system, enhancing organizational productivity, inclusivity, and long-term workforce sustainability."

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