In this Reccast episode, we talked about developing an inclusive hiring process to reduce bias, remove obstacles, and enhance accessibility. Explore strategies to combat unconscious bias in recruitment with insights from Pil Byriel, CEO and Co-Founder of Develop Diverse.
In this episode of Reccast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Pil Byriel, the CEO and Co-Founder of Develop Diverse. This Danish software company specializes in creating inclusive writing software for recruiters.
Pil Byriel comes from a background in organizational communication and change management. Her fascination with technology and human behavior research prompted her to explore the potential of AI in promoting more inclusive workplaces and hiring practices.
The solution offered by Develop Diverse revolves around identifying and addressing stereotypes and biases in language. The company’s research encompasses various biases, including those related to gender, age, ethnicity, physical disability, and neurodiversity.
By delving into how language impacts behavior, Develop Diverse aims to craft job advertisements that appeal to a diverse range of candidates without excluding any particular group.
The company embeds diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into its AI strategies to ensure that its technology does not perpetuate existing biases.
For instance, a study comparing job ads written by humans with those generated by AI models like ChatGPT revealed that AI-generated ads exhibited significantly more bias. This underscores the importance of using AI responsibly and training it with appropriate data.
Pil highlights one of the major challenges in recruitment, which is the reliance on job ads to attract candidates. Often, these ads are crafted by individuals who lack proper training, inadvertently leading to the exclusion of potential candidates. Furthermore, job descriptions themselves may be outdated or stereotypical, further restricting the pool of talent.
Companies need to allocate more resources to creating effective job ads and understanding their recruitment challenges through data analysis.
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The Reccast video podcast, hosted by Jussi Luhtasela and Miikka Tuomola from Recright, covers the fascinating world of recruitment, where AI technologies are transforming traditional practices. The podcast’s episodes explore diverse aspects of AI in recruitment, featuring insights from industry experts, tech professionals, HR specialists, and recruiters. Whether discussing the ethical considerations surrounding AI or uncovering cutting-edge AI tools that streamline talent acquisition, Reccast is your go-to source for all things AI and recruitment.
