Seramount, a talent services company, has released a report entitled ” Leverage GaI to Diversify Your Talent“. This report highlights the intersection between technology and workplace diversity. This research sheds some light on the way generative AI (GAI), which is a form of artificial intelligence, has the potential to revolutionize hiring and recruiting practices for historically underrepresented talent.
The report highlights GAI’s capabilities to reduce biases and broaden talent pools, as well as ensure fairer screening processes for applicants. This trifecta could redefine modern hiring methods.
GAI Hiring: Unlock its Potential
Meredith McNeill is a senior director at Seramount and she highlights the opportunities that GAI offers. McNeill says that “our interviews with chief diversity and inclusion officers, DEI teams and chief human resources officers show that GAI has enormous potential to help internal experts promote DEI and have a greater influence on hiring results for historically excluded talent.”
McNeill has identified three areas of impact that GAI can have on diversity efforts through dozens interviews and secondary research.
Reduce bias in job descriptions
A persistent problem in hiring is the subtle bias found in job descriptions. DEI teams often have to review hundreds of job descriptions in order to remove any exclusionary language. This is a labor-intensive task. GAI automates this process by editing the job descriptions to remove gendered or biased language. This will ensure that employers retain candidates with diverse backgrounds.
GAI streamlines this process to save time and ensure that job descriptions are aligned with inclusive best practices. This proactive approach attracts a wider range of candidates and sets the stage for more fair hiring.
Increase Candidate Sourcing
The traditional methods of sourcing candidates often fail to effectively engage underrepresented groups. GAI tackles this problem by creating personalized messages that are tailored to certain audiences. These messages can include nuanced cultural styles and tones, making them more attractive to diverse candidates.
The ability of GAI to create personalized messages in large quantities enhances the effectiveness of its reach and engagement with individuals from different backgrounds. This innovative approach allows companies to reach a wider range of potential employees and foster a more representative pipeline.
Ensure Equitable Applicant Screening
Screening is another stage in which biases may unintentionally affect outcomes. The use of skill-based assessments by GAI offers a solution. GAI provides a fair and consistent experience to all applicants by standardizing formats, questions and evaluation criteria.
Skills-based assessments are objective and measure the candidate’s skills, eliminating bias. They also help to level the playing fields for previously excluded talent.
Business Case for Inclusion
It is not just a moral imperative, but a competitive advantage to push for inclusive workplaces. Seramount’s previous research shows that 78% employees prefer to work in an environment where they have equal opportunities, regardless of their demographic characteristics. These inclusive cultures are associated with higher employee retention rates, increased productivity and better engagement.
McNeill explains that it’s difficult to implement positive changes on a large scale. “A diverse workforce has been proven to improve business results, and this is what employees want. “GAI allows companies to improve representation and level the playing field without putting the burden on talent teams that are already time-crunched,” McNeill explains.
Look Ahead
Tools like GAI are essential in helping companies adapt to a dynamic environment. GAI is a powerful tool to improve diversity in the workforce by addressing biases, improving outreach efforts and standardizing assessments.
Seramount supports in creating inclusive workplaces by equipping organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to embrace innovation, while remaining true to DEI principles. Generative AI is a powerful tool that can be used to create change. Its thoughtful implementation could lead to a new era in employment equity.
