HR and artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence techniques, such as machine learning and natural language processing, are increasingly being used to improve the quality of talent analytics, employee engagement, recruiting and other data-intensive parts of HR. Read about the convergence of artificial intelligence and HR.

January 21, 2022 21 Jan'22
U.S. sees hiring bias in unemployment rates

The EEOC says hiring rates for people of color are worrisome. It has started an effort to help employers reduce hiring bias, which includes looking at processes and tech.
December 09, 2021 09 Dec'21
How an AI startup is trying to fix gender bias in the workplace

Startup Pipeline Equity provides enterprises with an AI platform to help make decisions about hiring, pay, performance, potential and promotion -- free of bias.
November 02, 2021 02 Nov'21
EEOC worries about 'snake oil' products in AI recruiting

The chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says users, not vendors, are responsible for AI recruiting bias. It has launched an effort to investigate AI use.
September 20, 2021 20 Sep'21
Recruiting AI systems under fire for excluding workers

AI recruiting tools focus on hiring efficiency rather than efficacy, according to an Accenture-Harvard Business School study. The U.N. believes AI is fostering human rights abuse.

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HR automation

Human resources automation (HR automation) is a method of using software to automate and streamline repetitive and laborious tasks and aid an HR department in managing personnel. Continue Reading
Top 20 strategic L&D terms learning pros should know

Career development is key to employee retention, and effective L&D initiatives start with an understanding of important learning concepts. Here are 20 of the most important. Continue Reading
9 keys to a killer recruitment marketing strategy

In a hiring market that presents unprecedented challenges, every HR and recruiting team needs to develop a marketing strategy to attract top-notch candidates. Here's how. Continue Reading

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Why algorithmic auditing can't fully cope with AI bias in hiring

Critics say you can't trust AI yet with diversity and inclusion in hiring -- or the elaborate audits meant to root out AI bias. Hiring software vendors beg to differ. Continue Reading
A role for AI and humans in the recruiting process

Artificial intelligence tools can help job seekers find the right role and help employers close the skills gap. But AI can't replace human intelligence -- at least, not yet. Continue Reading
Future workplace planning emphasizes collaboration, flexibility

ServiceNow's Kevin Nanney discusses the technologies businesses are implementing to smartly manage and reshape their offices into flexible, collaborative neighborhood workspaces. Continue Reading

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What does robotic process automation mean for HR operations?

HR can use RPA to automate manual processes, standardize common tasks, quickly complete existing tasks and free workers from the mundane to spend more time on complex projects. Continue Reading
Trust but verify: Digging into audits for AI algorithm bias

TechTarget editors discuss efforts to remove bias from AI and why algorithm auditing could be a fix -- provided challenges related to trust and standardization can be overcome. Continue Reading
HR can help support employees' mental health, well-being

Employees are more worried and stressed than ever before. Here's a look at how business and HR leaders can get serious about mental health and well-being in the workplace. Continue Reading

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Top 3 ways talent pros can adapt to changing recruitment trends

Emerging technology in recruiting -- such as recruiting AI and chatbots -- is gradually becoming the norm. Here are some skills that recruiters can develop to stay competitive. Continue Reading
Eliminating bias in AI is no easy feat, but fixes do exist

As more companies turn to AI to reduce workplace and recruiting bias, it is important to be aware that the data AI tools draw from may have bias baked in. Continue Reading
Technology can aid diversity and inclusion in HCM, with caveats

Vendors are increasingly building AI applications to be bias-free to address concerns around diversity and inclusion. The technology may help raise awareness of inequities that go beyond discrimination. Continue Reading