Hiring bias can be detrimental, and the company may not even know it’s taking place. How can we use our technology and knowledge today to combat it?

AI-based tools have emerged as one of the most important technological advancements in recruiting, ever. AI and machine learning tools have been applied to automation(s) to help businesses discover top-tier talent.

It has also aided jobseekers by presenting them with the most suitable job opportunities. AI innovations have saved the recruiting industry countless man-hours, even in its early stages of development. But some challenges are coming to light as it becomes more common and widely-publicized.

AI tools, if not continuously optimized and monitored, can show patterns of hiring bias.

In this article, we are going to examine what hiring bias is and what innovations and strategies can be used to oppose hiring bias patterns from recurring in AI technologies.