Ethical AI for Hiring and Talent Acquisition: A Conversation with Don Phin
26mGeneral2025-04-14
Authors

Ashley Kennedy
Managing Staff Instructor at LinkedIn Learning
Course details
AI is transforming hiring, but how can companies ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance? In this interview-based course with HR thought leader Don Phin, explore real-world challenges, uncover hidden biases, and learn how to create AI-driven hiring practices that are transparent, fair, and compliant. Walk away with the knowledge and strategies to implement AI responsibly, ensuring ethical, effective, and human-centered hiring decisions.
Learning objectives
Describe what it takes to implement ethical AI in hiring, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance.
Identify strategies to mitigate bias and enhance accountability in AI-driven hiring processes.
Define best practices for balancing AI efficiency with human oversight in recruitment decisions.
Describe how AI in hiring has evolved and the challenges it has faced.
Learning objectives
Describe what it takes to implement ethical AI in hiring, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance.
Identify strategies to mitigate bias and enhance accountability in AI-driven hiring processes.
Define best practices for balancing AI efficiency with human oversight in recruitment decisions.
Describe how AI in hiring has evolved and the challenges it has faced.
Skills covered
Responsible AIAI for Business FoundationsCoaching and MentoringTalent ManagementArtificial Intelligence for BusinessHuman ResourcesArtificial Intelligence (AI)Leadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Embracing responsible AI practices in hiring
- 02 - Meet Don Phin
- 03 - What is ethical AI in hiring, and why does it matter
1. Bias and Fairness
- 04 - When is hiring bias problematic
- 05 - What are some examples of how AI creates hiring bias
- 06 - What is AI gatekeeping in talent acquisition
2. Accuracy and Reliability
- 07 - How do we ensure AI makes fair, accurate hiring decisions
- 08 - How can customzing AI tools improve accuracy
3. Transparency and Explainability
- 09 - Why are transparency in AI hiring tools so important
- 10 - What can candidates do if they want to challenge AI hiring
4. Privacy and Security
- 11 - How is candidate data handled by AI, and what are the risks
- 12 - What are the concerns about using biometrics in hiring
5. Best Practices and Future Trends
- 13 - What is key when using AI in hiring ethically and wisely
- 14 - How will AI evolve and what trends are coming