From CV screening to job cuts, AI is reshaping HR, but Christopher Tan of K&L Gates says legal responsibility ultimately still rests with employers
17 Jun 2025
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AI tools are becoming more embedded in recruitment workflows, including in Singapore. LinkedIn’s new Hiring Assistant, currently in beta testing, promises to free recruiters from repetitive tasks, such as screening resumes and scheduling interviews. It’s part of a broader push to make hiring more efficient through automation.
But while productivity may rise, questions about fairness and transparency remain. With nearly half of recruiters in Asia-Pacific spending up to three hours daily on manual screening, the appeal of AI is clear.
Yet, as more companies adopt AI-powered hiring tools, there is growing concern about how these decisions are made and whether employers can justify them if challenged.
In Singapore, this concern is particularly pressing as the government prepares to roll out the Workplace Fairness Act 2025 in the next few years. The law will place stricter obligations on employers to eliminate bias in employment decisions.
To understand how HR can approach this responsibly, HRD Asia spoke with Christopher Tan, Partner and Director at K&L Gates Straits Law LLC.
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