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As of 2023, New York has legislated against \u2018automated employment decision rules\u2019. Other states are sure to follow. Clearly, the use of AI in recruitment isn\u2019t quite there \u2013 yet. (When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment, you probably already know the story so far. If you don\u2019t, then we highly recommend that you check out our blog post about the potential and the pitfalls<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, what these developments have done is help highlight how technology could be used to support diversity and inclusivity in recruitment. Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overcoming Historical Bias <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When recruitment AI takes historical hiring data, let\u2019s say for software developers, it discovers a historical trend. In this example, the hiring trend leans towards white males of a certain age. So when the AI uses this data to potentially screen candidates for a software developer position \u2013 guess what? It screens out candidates who don\u2019t fit the criteria. Therein lies the problem with using \u2018automated employment decision rules\u2019 \u2013 they\u2019re susceptible to historical bias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you always do what you\u2019ve always done, you\u2019ll always get the same result.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What recruitment AI has exposed is an inherent structural issue within the employment market where groups of people were not getting shortlisted, not getting interviewed, and not getting hired because of who they were <\/em>as opposed to what they could do<\/em>. What we\u2019re seeing today is an adjustment to that inequality through a confluence of history and technology which enables recruiters to not only create a more inclusive workforce, but to proactively recruit talent from more diverse backgrounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offering distance-based roles is just one example of how employers and their recruiters can reach a wider and more diverse talent pool by looking beyond their city limits or state lines into previously overlooked communities or social groups. Similarly, ATS and CRM software can help recruiters specifically target a wider demographic of candidates, which simultaneously improves their chances of acquiring the right talent for the right role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilitating Diversity Of Thought<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As organizations actively seek to increase the diversity of their workforce and create more inclusive environments, it falls to recruiters to increase the appeal of open roles to a broader audience. That means positioning the company\u2019s employer brand and job postings in a way that appeals to many different types of individuals, irrespective of their age, skin color, sexual orientation, or gender. Through their recruiting efforts, employers need to ensure that underrepresented groups become an integral part of their organization. Groups of people who have been overlooked in the past will need greater opportunity to not only get hired, but also progress into leadership roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diversity comes in many different forms.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the great things about increasing workforce diversity is that it brings in new ideas and perspectives. It\u2019s healthy for organizations to encourage diversity of thought, and to openly welcome and facilitate a range of viewpoints, which can ultimately help to drive business forward. Instead of speaking with one voice, companies can embrace a range of different voices and therefore increase their appeal to people from different backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other benefit of having a diverse and inclusive workforce is that it makes everyone feel more welcome. In turn, this increases employee happiness. A happier workforce is usually a more productive one. A more productive workforce creates better business success and increased revenues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology As A Force For Good<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Studies show that workplace diversity is at it’s peak among employees depicted in stock photography.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Unfortunately, some employers might look at a stack of resumes and discount potential candidates based on their name alone. If the name didn\u2019t sound “right,” if it wasn\u2019t the sort of name that was perceived to traditionally fit with a certain role, it ended up in the \u2018no\u2019 pile. Studies as recent as 2021 have shown that name discrimination is still having an impact<\/a>. This means some of the best, well-qualified talent may be out of the running even before the race has even begun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These days, recruitment technology allows recruiters to proactively search for a more diverse range of candidates based on factors beyond their name. This needs to be carefully aligned with the recruiter\u2019s fundamental purpose, which is to bring in the best talent for the role, whoever they may be.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, organizations need recruiting practices that ensure their workforce reflects the totality of the population they serve; while getting the best available talent. To that end, recruiters need an ATS with the ability to search for candidates based on a range of quantifiable skill sets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, the way in which recruiters source, track, and recruit individuals needs to be transparent and compliant with the laws of a city, state, or country. The right ATS and CRM platform can help recruiters ensure that a more diverse range of candidates make the cut, helping the organizations they serve to become more inclusive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PCRecruiter is a powerful recruitment platform which partners with a range of systems and services that provide cutting-edge recruitment tools. <\/em>View our integrations and partners.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What started out as a good intention \u2013 using legacy hiring data to streamline the candidate screening process \u2013 had the unintended consequence of perpetuating hiring bias. 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