Candidates are competing against thousands of others and largely sending resumes off into a "black hole," while recruiters are "overwhelmed" by the high volume of candidates, many of whom look alike, thanks to AI, agreed panelists during an HR Tech session Wednesday.
New research finds that just 13% of financial services HR professionals say a "target-school" degree or specific academic background will be among the most important factors in the next hiring cycle. Instead, 41% will prioritize candidates' ability to effectively use AI tools.
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Europe gave employers more time on AI rules for hiring and HR decisions. Its pay transparency rules did not wait and affected the same algorithms first.
Most of the buzz about the EU AI Act is about the rules coming in 2027. The truth is that some already apply, and the most useful question is "Who is responsible for what, and by when?"
The biopharmaceutical org says about 70% of its HR transformation is process engineering and data governance across 59 countries, with AI capabilities making up the final 30%.
Employers have expanded mental wellness provisions considerably. Andrea Chan of TOUCH Community Services explains why the harder test comes after an employee speaks up.
