Even as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports increased hiring in the manufacturing industry over the last year, filling certain positions remain a challenge, especially for those that require highly skilled workers. Greater use of technology in the industry can help employers and recruiters successfully cast a wider net to attract qualified, diverse candidates.
As technology becomes more commonplace in the screening process, however, the government has become more focused on potential law violations. Recruiters and manufacturers routinely and successfully rely on artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, chatbots, resume scanners, and other software incorporated as part of the screening process. Government regulators encourage (i) the well-intended employer to review practices and processes, because even a “neutral” policy or practice (for example, relying on software such as AI) could have a disparate impact on and unlawfully screen out individuals in protected groups, and (ii) transparency in screening, which also is an underlying legislative state and local trend.
In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which regulates consumer protection and unfair business practices, voiced concerns about the use of AI, for example, where it could potentially produce bias results, creating unintended disparities for certain protected individuals. The FTC offered practical suggestions for employers, such as reminding companies to...
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