John Sumser

Emerging Intelligence columnist John Sumser is the principal analyst at HRExaminer. He researches the impact of data, analytics, AI and associated ethical issues on the workplace. John works with vendors and HR departments to identify problems, define solutions and clarify the narrative. He can be emailed at [email protected].

Sumser: Fighting bias through data-driven software development

Greenhouse is working to embed anti-bias strategies in its design and development.

Sumser: How health, safety and ethics will become the heart of HR

The pandemic, coupled with the advance of intelligent tools, is giving HR a new mandate.

Sumser: HR doesn’t have all the answers–and that’s OK

HR must focus on solving the next biggest problem, knowing it won't be a long-term fix.

Sumser tech spotlight: This hiring tool ‘distinguishes itself’

AI-based Arena is working to move laid-off hospitality workers into open healthcare jobs--and keep turnover low.

Sumser: 8 ways to reflect on your HR ethics

HR, like the rest of our culture, is at an inflection point.

Sumser: 12 questions to ask to make a smart AI purchase

Gather as much information as possible from vendors before making a decision.

John Sumser: Driving salary transparency with intelligent tools

Salary.com's Market Pricing Tool was a standout at HR Tech.

How HR is Becoming a Science

Intelligent tools are reshaping how HR works–we need to be ready.

Interfaces Are Improving Predictive-Information Presentation

Greenhouse offers action-oriented information through its interface to harness its predictive tools.

Taking Predictive Analytics a Step Further

One Model is one example of the intelligent-software options available in the HR-tech marketplace.