Consider These Three Things Before You Engage In A Difficult Conversation

“At work, at home, and in life, people fall short of our expectations and do things that irritate and disappoint us. The behaviors and actions of others can trigger feelings of anger, irritation, and anxiety.” - Jamie Resker
 

HRExaminer v10.54

John Sumser writes, “Just as humans have unconscious bias, machines have uncoded bias. Machines are incapable of seeing things that aren’t measured.” Uncoded Bias in AI Hiring.



Get the simple overview on AI and Intelligent Software you’ve been looking for. John Sumser categorizes things nicely with, 6 Types of AI or Intelligent Tools in HR Tech.



Did you know that all algorithms and models in AI experience ‘drift?’ Yeah, they wear out! John Sumser exposes the heart of the problem in, Maintenance is the heart of AI Utility in HR Tech.



“If you do decide to go into federal Australian politics - go in with your eyes wide open.” Dr. Chris Andrews shares an insider perspective about, Women in Australian Federal Politics.



On HR Tech Weekly: Stacey Harris and John Sumser dig into a couple of big topics this week. An Article in The Atlantic describes how At Work, Expertise Is Falling Out of Favor. Education Technology is the other big story where 2019 Global Edtech Investments Reached a Staggering $18.66 Billion.


 

Women in Australian Federal Politics: An Insider Perspective

Topics: Dr. Chris Andrews, Editorial Advisory Board, HRExaminer, by Dr. Chris Andrews
“In thinking about future careers none of my daughters want to be an HR Director. The things we do just aren’t that attractive.” - Dr. Chris Andrews
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Do We Have an AI Safe Word? Michael Kannisto, Ph.D. writes, “We may find that the use of these tools is completely unfounded, and creates at best a random outcome (and at worst a tool for automating systemic discrimination).”



The job interview is supposed to predict which candidate will be most successful and encourage that ideal candidate to accept an offer. Most interviews accomplish neither goal. Bob Corlett explains how to Make Better Hires using Evidence-Based Interviewing Part I.



Bob Corlett wraps-up his two-part series on how to Make Better Hires with Evidence-Based Interviewing Part II.



Heather Bussing covers AI in HR Tech: Discrimination and Bias.



On HR Tech Weekly: Stacey and John discuss some of the most important topics of 2019. Standouts include Ethics in AI, HR Tech in Recruiting, the role of HR, the pace of change, and the importance of Workforce Planning.


 

AI in HR Tech: Discrimination and Bias

“Bias is always an issue with AI because the machine learning systems only know what they are taught. And what machine learning systems ‘‘learn’ is sometimes surprising or just wrong.” - Heather Bussing
 

Make Better Hires with Evidence-Based Interviewing Part II

Topics: Bob Corlett, Editorial Advisory Board, HRExaminer, by Bob Corlett
What kind of job interview consistently results in identifying and attracting top performers? Bob Corlett wraps up his two-part article on how to make better hires using evidence-based interviewing.
 

Make Better Hires using Evidence-Based Interviewing Part I

Topics: Bob Corlett, Editorial Advisory Board, HRExaminer, by Bob Corlett
Interviews play a pivotal role in the hiring decision, yet extensive research shows that the typical job interview is a poor predictor of success. Bob Corlett reveals how to make better hires using evidence-based interviewing.
 

Do We Have an AI Safe Word?

HRExaminer author Michael Kannisto, Ph.D. discusses how new academic research is calling into question the validity of using AI in employee candidate selection.
 

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When William Kahn first introduced the concept of employee engagement thirty years ago, he noted that systematic productivity and performance differences between employees are due not so much to differences in talent or ability, but rather to motivation. Should We Pay People More if They Bring Their Whole Self to Work? Read more from Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic.



China Gorman suggests you forget about AI and HR Tech and focus on the humanity of your employees if you want a competitive and more engaged workforce. What’s Humanity Got To Do With It? Plenty.



Bad Leaders Stay In Power Because We Let Them. Mary Faulkner has a prescription to change that.



Dr. Todd Dewett illustrates The Problem with Corporate Values.



John Sumser speaks with Mike Gioja, the SVP of IT & Product Development at Paychex. Gioja has more than 35 years of experience in product management and strategy, as well as software and information technology. Listen to Mike Gioja on HRExaminer Radio.



 

The Problem with Corporate Values

Corporate values are not always what they seem. Insincere proclamations and ignored platitudes in values statements can become a powerful negative influence when they are practiced and defended with conviction. Dr. Todd Dewett explains.