Is Your Hiring Tech Hiding Bias? The Inclusive AF Podcast Breaks It Down

Hey Inclusive AF fam!

We’re back with another thought-provoking episode, and trust us—if you’re in HR, recruiting, tech, or care about fairness at work, this one’s a must-listen (and must-read).

This Week on the Podcast:

We dove into the landmark AI bias lawsuit against Workday, a case that’s gotten the whole HR and tech community buzzing. Here’s what you need to know:

What’s Happening?

• Workday's AI under fire: Job seekers allege its algorithms discriminate, disproportionately impacting older, Black, and disabled candidates.

• Why it matters: Nearly 1.1 billion applicants could be affected. About 37% of the Fortune 500 rely on Workday for recruiting.

• Who’s responsible? Spoiler: It probably isn’t just the tech companies. Employers—yes, you—may be held liable.

Our Big Takeaways

• Audit Your Process: Don’t just trust your ATS vendor—it’s up to you to check for bias. Go back and evaluate your hiring data, interview practices, and outcomes. Who’s dropping off and when?

• Ask the Tough Questions: When reviewing platforms, ask vendors how their systems flag for bias and what processes are in place to mitigate it.

• Accountability is Coming: Like Sarbanes-Oxley reshaped financial controls, AI bias lawsuits could force major changes—and it’s likely to land on HR’s shoulders.

• Tools Aren't Magic: Tech alone won’t fix bias. Internal practices, regular audits, and a willingness to hold yourself accountable are non-negotiable.

Real Talk:

If you’re thinking this doesn’t affect you—think again. “At the end of the day, the liable party…will be you,” as we put it on the show. This isn’t about scaring anyone; it’s a call to be prepared and proactive.

Jackye & Katee’s Action Steps:

1. Audit all recruitment tools for fairness and adverse impact—now.

2. Ask for transparency from vendors—don’t accept ‘we don’t know’ as an answer.

3. Start monitoring your own funnel and drop-off data by demographic.

4. Don’t wait for lawsuits to hit—get your business together today.

ICYMI: Fun Stuff, Too!

We kicked off with a nostalgic 90s ‘Sun-In’ hair saga, because—balance, right? (Also, stay tuned...our Inclusive AF swag store is coming!)

BOTTOM LINE:
Get ahead of the curve. If you’re not already auditing your hiring process and asking tough questions about your recruitment tech, there’s no better day to start than right now.

P.S. You can catch all 155 episodes (no, not three million) wherever you listen to podcasts. And as always, thanks for being part of the Inclusive AF family!

With love & inclusion,
Jackye & Katee
The Inclusive AF Podcast

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