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Randstad US to share insights on tackling bias in process, products and technology at TAtech Fall Congress

ATLANTA, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

WHO:  
Jennifer Seith, senior vice president of recruiting strategy and innovation, Randstad US

WHAT:      
As a participant in the "Tackling bias in process, products and technology" keynote panel at the 2018 TAtech Fall Congress & World Job Board Forum, Jennifer Seith will join industry leaders to share ideas on how to avoid unconscious bias during the hiring process — and how new talent acquisition technologies can help.

WHEN:  
Seith's session will take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. CDT

WHERE:    
The 2018 Fall Congress & World Job Board Forum
Royal Sonesta Hotel
300 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

DETAILS:
Unfortunately, bias can permeate every aspect of the hiring process today — from the language used in job advertisements to the ways that algorithms match and recommend candidates. During this panel discussion, Seith will share ideas and best practices on counteracting these biases. Session attendees will learn:

  • where bias exists in the hiring process and how to consciously remove it
  • how to control and prevent bias in artificial intelligence (AI) 

Human resource and hiring professionals, as well as forward-thinking industry leaders, are encouraged to attend this panel session. Seith will share her insights and knowledge with peers while tapping into lessons learned from other leaders in the space.

The TAtech Fall Congress provides a space for thought leadership and collaboration among talent acquisition executives, managers, senior professionals and others who use talent acquisition technologies as part of their daily work.

Visit the 2018 TAtech Fall Congress and World Job Board Forum website to register for the event.

About Randstad

Randstad North America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad N.V., a €23.3 billion global provider of flexible work and human resources services. As a trusted human partner in the technology-driven world of talent, we combine the expertise and passion of our employees with some of the most innovative HR technologies on the market today to advance the careers and business success of our candidates and clients.

Randstad's North American operations comprise 5,700+ associates and a deployed workforce of more than 100,000 in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to staffing and recruitment, Randstad offers outsourcing, consulting and workforce management solutions for generalist and specialist disciplines, including technology, engineering, finance and accounting, clinical and non-clinical healthcare, human resources, legal, life sciences, manufacturing and logistics, office and administration and sales and marketing. Global concepts available to North American client companies include RPO, MSP, integrated talent solutions, payrolling, independent contractor management and career transition services. Learn more at www.randstadusa.com or www.randstad.ca.

SOURCE Randstad US

For further information: Madison Southall, 954.308.6213, madison.southall@randstadusa.com