HRIS / Technology

AI in the workplace must conform to anti-discrimination laws

07/20/2023

Recent guidance from the EEOC covers AI in employers’ selection procedures—hiring, firing and promotion decisions—and whether using AI in this manner has a disparate impact on protected groups.

Ensure records-retention rule covers work files stored on employees’ personal devices

06/05/2023

You probably have a policy that calls for disposing of records after a certain period of time. Having a routine protocol to shred, delete or burn documents helps control clutter and make it easier to locate documents you don’t dispose of. However, every employer needs another automatic rule that calls for retaining documents that may relate to legal matters that may arise.

Survey: Execs say AI’s value won’t be reducing headcount

06/05/2023

If a recent survey of business executives conducted by Microsoft is to be believed, the great AI replacement theory may be overhyped.

Caution! EEOC guidance puts employers on notice for AI liability

05/30/2023

The EEOC has recently become quite proactive about the downsides of artificial intelligence, warning employers that using AI in the hiring process could lead to violations of anti-discrimination laws. The commission is rightly worried that certain AI programs may be designed in ways that either actively discriminate against members of a protected class or have an adverse impact on them.

Essential AI querying skills for HR professionals

05/22/2023

Artificial intelligence is transforming HR, streamlining operations, driving employee engagement and enhancing talent strategies. But to unlock AI’s true potential, HR professionals must learn to effectively query and interact with AI platforms.

Research: AI-boosted résumés generate more hiring offers

05/08/2023

Job applicants who use artificial intelligence software to tweak their résumés are 8% more likely to be hired than those who do not, according to an experiment conducted by grad students and faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management.

How HR should use AI: NYC law offers practical guidance

05/08/2023

More and more employers are using artificial intelligence software to improve HR processes such as recruitment, hiring and onboarding. Already, several states and cities have passed laws dictating how AI can and cannot be deployed, including in the HR field.

EEOC, other agencies monitoring AI’s impact on perpetuating discrimination

05/01/2023

The EEOC has joined forces with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division to step up oversight of how artificial intelligence software might perpetuate unlawful discrimination.

ChatGPT for HR: Do your research before jumping in

03/20/2023

The news media has been in an artificial intelligence feeding frenzy ever since AI chatbot ChatGPT was released Nov. 30. But before you decide whether to incorporate AI into your HR function, look beyond the numbers to find the real story about widespread usage.

Survey: Technology tops HR’s hottest investment trends for 2023

03/13/2023

Nearly half of HR leaders cited HR technology as their top investment priority for this year, according to a recent survey by the Gartner business advisory firm. Close behind were investments in staffing and recruiting, total rewards, and learning and development.