New tool helps employers avoid discriminating when using AI in recruiting, hiring
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 26, 2024
The Department of Labor has a new tool meant to help employers avoid discriminating against disabled individuals when they use artificial intelligence to assist them with recruiting and hiring.
Business briefs, Nov. 30
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 30, 2022
Commission says direct care worker shortage is a priority…CMS issues ultimatum on HCBS settings final rule compliance … Fitch Ratings affirms Brethren Village revenue bonds at BB+; outlook stable …...
Robotic ‘staff’ helping senior living community with housekeeping, mowing
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 29, 2022
Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg, PA, is addressing workforce challenges head-on with the help of robots. A robotic vacuum and a robotic lawnmower — affectionately called Roving Rosie and Mr. Mow It...
Hiring bias from AI-powered selection tool costs company $365,000 in settlement
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 16, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission last week settled its first-ever lawsuit involving alleged age discrimination through the use of artificial intelligence tools in the hiring process. The result...
Fewer meetings, AI use could boost workplace productivity: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 04, 2024
Using artificial intelligence and cutting back on meetings are two ways to help improve workplace productivity, according to the company behind recent research.