Welcome to the HR Huddle, the ultimate resource for all things HR. This podcast is comprised of two unique mini-shows where we will be: Spilling The Tea On HR Tech with Chief Research Officer and HR tech market influencer, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson, Sapient Insights Group, Director of Research, AND breaking down the messy stories that everyone in human resources has in HR - HR We Have a Problem, with Teri Zipper - global HR consulting expert and Sapient Insights Group CEO featuring weekly industry co-hosts. Cause when the shit goes down. You've got to huddle up.
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Welcome to the HR Huddle, the ultimate resource for all things HR. This podcast is comprised of two unique mini-shows where we will be: Spilling The Tea On HR Tech with Chief Research Officer and HR tech market influencer, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson, Sapient Insights Group, Director of Research, AND breaking down the messy stories that everyone in human resources has in HR - HR We Have a Problem, with Teri Zipper - global HR consulting expert and Sapient Insights Group CEO featuring weekly industry co-hosts. Cause when the shit goes down. You've got to huddle up.
HR, We Have a Problem - How AI transforms talent acquisition by eliminating bias and automating tasks while avoiding the “black box” trap that alienates candidates.
The HR Huddle
42 minutes
3 months ago
HR, We Have a Problem - How AI transforms talent acquisition by eliminating bias and automating tasks while avoiding the “black box” trap that alienates candidates.
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper and guest Stephanie Manzelli, Chief People Officer at Employ Inc., explore the benefits and challenges of AI implementation in talent acquisition. They discuss how AI can reduce bias and automate repetitive tasks, while also addressing the "black box" problem where candidates feel lost in automated screening processes. This conversation is packed with practical strategies for successful AI adoption, including the importance of change management, proper training, and maintaining human judgment in the hiring process.
Key points covered include:
↪️ AI tools are enabling recruiters to focus on candidate skills and potential rather than traditional credentials, linear career paths, and pedigree-based screening.
↪️ Organizations must address the "black box" problem by ensuring AI tools provide visibility into candidate screening processes and avoid automatically dispositioning qualified applicants.
↪️ Successful AI adoption requires comprehensive training on ethical usage, clear communication about value propositions, and ongoing auditing of processes to maintain effectiveness.
↪️ Employe Inc.'s 2025 Job Seeker Nation Report reveals that compensation transparency and frequent communication are key to positive candidate experiences, and more job seekers reported receiving offers at or above salary expectations.
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The HR Huddle
Welcome to the HR Huddle, the ultimate resource for all things HR. This podcast is comprised of two unique mini-shows where we will be: Spilling The Tea On HR Tech with Chief Research Officer and HR tech market influencer, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson, Sapient Insights Group, Director of Research, AND breaking down the messy stories that everyone in human resources has in HR - HR We Have a Problem, with Teri Zipper - global HR consulting expert and Sapient Insights Group CEO featuring weekly industry co-hosts. Cause when the shit goes down. You've got to huddle up.
