The AI Skeptic's Guide to Hiring Better, Faster

AI is shaking up industries everywhere, including HR. But how much influence should technology have over the hiring process?

Nancy Boyce, Senior Employer Brand Manager at BambooHR, joins host Vanessa Brulotte to explore how companies are using AI in recruiting today. With 15 years of hiring expertise, Nancy reveals when AI can help recruiters work smarter and where the human touch is still essential. She also shares practical tips for using AI tools, spotting misuse, and creating a transparent AI hiring policy.

Key takeaways:

• Common misconceptions about AI in recruiting
• How to spot AI-generated responses in interviews
• Balancing efficiency and humanity in recruiting

Key topics:

(00:00) Introducing Nancy Boyce

(02:43) AI tools and processes that help recruiters

(08:51) Transparency of AI use in hiring

(11:57) Can AI conduct culture fit assessments?

(14:29) BambooHR's guide to ethical AI use for candidates

(18:57) Crafting your AI hiring policy

Key links:

Read BambooHR’s blog, “Guide to HR Automation: Benefits, Examples, and How to Get Started”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/hr-automation

Read BambooHR’s blog, “HR Spotlight: What a Recruiter Really Thinks about AI, Talent Strategy, and More”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/hr-spotlight-recruiter 

Read BambooHR’s blog, “AI in HR: Using Technology to Focus on People”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/ai-hr

Read BambooHR’s blog, “15+ Innovative Ways to Use AI in HR”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/chatgpt-prompts-for-hr

Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/

Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw

BambooHR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-boyce616