I asked Robby about about how far AI can go and concerns about privacy, confidentiality, and the loss of human touch during recruitment.
He stressed how the human element in HR is essential, and how humans can not and should not be replaced. “AI is simply a way to gain a ‘leg up’ in the recruitment process by narrowing down the funnel that potential hires come through.". With the insights that Engage Talent’s AI algorithm provides, recruiters are able to focus their energy on the candidates that might be willing to talk about a new opportunity. Instead of spreading their net out over the masses and holding their breath to see what they pull in, they are able to target specific candidates whom they already know are right for the job and have a keen interest in the possibility of pursuing it.
Robby also shared the importance of safeguarding data, protecting it from non-ethical use and ensuring that it continues to flow through the proper channels. Robby’s team is dedicated to such safeguarding. That being said, I agree with his closing statement – “In terms of AI and recruitment technology, my feelings are nothing but jazz and excitement.."
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