If your human resources department reviews hundreds of applications, facilitates employee orientation and attends job fairs, chances are that it is already using artificial intelligence in recruitment and selection. Companies have even set up chatbots on career portals to answer commonly asked candidate questions. This allows staff members to focus on interviews, background checks and preemployment assessments.
Lawmakers and regulators are increasingly scrutinizing whether AI hiring tools unintentionally perpetuate bias. While these tools can streamline hiring processes, they may pose a compliance risk if they discriminate against certain candidates.