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HR Leaders

How to Use AI for Better Hiring

Sep 24, 2024
Jon Stross, Co-Founder and President of Greenhouse, shares his expertise on improving hiring processes by leveraging AI. He discusses tackling the overwhelming influx of applications and using AI to filter and enhance efficiency in recruitment. With a focus on reducing bias, he emphasizes the importance of structured, skills-based hiring to attract top talent. Stross also explores the evolving role of technology in creating a better candidate experience and aligning hiring practices with company values, all while fostering diversity and inclusion.
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Quick takeaways

  • AI can enhance hiring processes by filtering applications and reducing bias, making data-driven decisions more equitable and efficient.
  • Adopting a skills-based hiring approach ensures consistent evaluation of candidates, aligning assessments with core competencies for better talent acquisition.

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The Intersection of Fair and Great Hiring

Fair hiring practices are essential not only for moral reasons but also for effective business operations. When hiring decisions are influenced by identity rather than qualifications, companies lose valuable talent and risk awarding positions to unqualified individuals. Reducing bias not only fosters fairness but also enables organizations to make better hiring choices, ultimately enhancing overall performance. The notion that fair hiring aligns with great hiring establishes a framework where equitable practices directly contribute to organizational success.

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