REC reveals new AI knowledge hub for members

In a week in which the government has unveiled its new AI strategy, the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has presented a new AI knowledge hub for its members.

The hub will showcase usage case studies, guidelines for data management, using AI to improve candidate and team experience, and understanding regulatory issues affecting AI, among other resources.

The AI Hub is available to REC members only.

A stand-out piece with relevance to all recruiters is the following list:
10 top tips from REC members on implementing AI

  1. Start with your wish list. Identify the specific problems you want to solve, focusing on areas that can deliver quick wins and generate the most value.
  2. AI can’t fix all your problems. Take a step back and consider if AI is the right solution for you.
  3. AI doesn't replace your staff. But it might be able to help your staff to do their jobs even better.
  4. Don’t be afraid to play around. You can always decide to stop.
  5. Set up your guardrails. This will also help build comfort and trust in your organisation as well as minimise your risk.
  6. People can tell what’s AI. While it can be really helpful for content generation, proceed with caution.
  7. You don’t know what you don’t know. External expertise can enhance your understanding and perspective.
  8. You can’t ban AI. Your staff may even already be using it. Providing a roadmap for proper AI use can help mitigate risks, especially regarding privacy and GDPR.
  9. Prioritise your data quality. AI is only as good as the data you provide.
  10. AI is changing fast. When making decisions keep the long term in mind to avoid decisions that could potentially limit your business’ scalability in the future.

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