In his recent webinar for CUPA-HR, Rahul Thadani, senior executive director of HR information systems at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, answered some of the most frequently raised questions about AI in HR. He also spoke to the most prevalent worries, including concerns about data privacy and whether AI will compete with humans for... View Article
During his recent keynote at CUPA-HR’s Higher Ed HR Accelerator, Commissioner Keith Sonderling of the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission observed, “now, AI exists in HR in every single stage of employment,” from writing job descriptions, to sourcing candidates and scheduling interviews, and well into the career lifecycle of employees. At some colleges and universities, AI... View Article
Members OnlyArtificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to learn and perform tasks autonomously. AI systems are designed to mimic cognitive functions such as problem-solving, learning, language processing, and decision-making, enabling them to analyze data, recognize patterns, and make predictions or recommendations. While AI technology has existed for some time,... View Article
A growing interest in artificial intelligence and its potential impact on the workforce has sparked action by policymakers at the federal level. As employers increasingly turn to AI to fill workforce gaps, as well as improve hiring and overall job quality, policymakers are seeking federal policies to better understand the use and development of the... View Article
Each month, CUPA-HR General Counsel Ira Shepard provides an overview of some labor and employment law cases and regulatory actions with implications for the higher ed workplace. Here’s the latest from Ira: Employer’s Defense of a Female Employee’s Equal Pay Act Claim of Gender Discrimination and Unlawful Salary Differential Between Male and Female Workers Rejected,... View Article