Your AI in Hiring Toolkit: Protect Against Legal and Ethical Risks

Rod HessBy Rod Hess
August 29th, 2024 • 3 Minutes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the nature of work across many industries, bringing incredible efficiencies—along with incredible risks. In fact, using AI in hiring has already led to one major lawsuit.

As organizations increasingly adopt AI-driven tools in their recruitment processes, they face new legal, security, and privacy challenges that, if not properly managed, could lead to serious consequences.

To help navigate these complexities, we held our De-Risking AI in Hiring event to discuss practical strategies for implementing AI safely and ethically in hiring practices.

Now, we’ve compiled everything you need to ensure you’re protected against risks from using AI in recruitment.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or already integrating it into your recruitment process, this toolkit offers essential resources to guide you.

What You’ll Find in Your AI in Hiring Toolkit

  • A full video recording of the event, featuring key moments and expert insights
  • Actionable takeaways on AI governance, legal considerations, and practical guidance
  • Links to a comprehensive AI Risk Assessment Tool and other valuable resources
  • Recommended newsletters and articles to keep you informed about AI developments in hiring

Ready to dive in? Enter your email below to access the full toolkit, including the event video, actionable insights, and expert resources.

De-Risking AI in Hiring Event Video

Our Panelists

Heather Leigh Flannery, CEO & Co-Founder at AI MINDSystems Foundation
Austin Anderson, CTO at Recruitics
Timothy Klimpl, Of counsel at Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Full Video

Highlights

  • The importance of AI governance and human oversight in decision-making.
  • Legal pitfalls and how to stay compliant with regulations like Title VII and ADA.
  • Practical steps to vet AI vendors and ensure ethical use of AI in talent acquisition.

Survey Results

Here’s a quick look at how organizations like yours are approaching AI in hiring, based on our attendee survey:

  • 30% of attendees have begun exploring AI in hiring.
  • 25% are conducting trials within specific business areas.
  • 20% are partially integrated with some impact
  • 15% have not yet implemented AI.
  • 10% have fully integrated with measurable impact.

These numbers show a wide range of AI adoption, with many still in the early stages. The opportunity for growth and education is clear, especially given the serious risks associated with using AI in hiring.

Key Takeaways and Actionable Insights

1. AI Governance and Ethical Risks

Managing AI in hiring isn’t just about automation—it’s about trust. Our speakers emphasized the importance of ongoing human oversight and ethical governance.

Form an internal AI Governance Committee to oversee AI integration and ensure ethical decision-making.

2. Legal Considerations

The legal landscape for AI is evolving. The Workday case highlighted the risks of AI violating Title VII and the ADA.

Conduct annual bias audits and ensure compliance with regulations in jurisdictions like New York.

3. Practical Guidance

It’s crucial to balance AI’s capabilities with human judgment. Our experts shared practical ways to ensure AI complements, rather than replaces, human decision-making.

Always vet AI vendors thoroughly to ensure transparency in algorithms and data use.

Essential Resources and Tools

AI Risk Assessment Tool

Understanding the potential risks of AI is crucial. We’ve developed a comprehensive risk assessment tool to help you evaluate these risks.

  • Download the Excel version
  • Access the Google Sheet version

AI Hiring Tools on the Marketplace

Find the best AI tools for your recruitment process on the Telivity Marketplace. These tools can enhance your hiring strategies while minimizing risks.

Newsletter Recommendations

Stay up to date on AI developments with these recommended newsletters from our speaker, Austin Anderson.

Further Reading

We’ve gathered some of the top articles discussed during the event to help you deepen your understanding of AI in hiring:


Next Steps

Ready to take your AI knowledge to the next level? Visit the Leadership Labs page for more resources and register for our upcoming events to stay informed about AI in hiring.

As our panelists mentioned, “AI in hiring is not just about efficiency; it’s about trust.” Ensuring AI is implemented ethically and safely can give your organization a significant advantage in today’s competitive landscape.

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