When Algorithms Meet Employees: Governing AI in HR

Format: Keynote · Required preknowledge: Beginner · Room: EG07
Time: TBD
Topics: Data Protection & Privacy, AI Governance

AI is transforming HR at a rapid pace - from applicant screening and matching tools to virtual coaches supporting employee development. As these applications multiply, they bring new regulatory and legal challenges, particularly under the EU AI Act and the GDPR. This session explores core legal checkpoints organizations need to consider, zooming in on a critical intersection: the rules governing automated decision-making and the principle of human oversight. This presentation discusses how organizations can strike the right balance: capturing the efficiency gains AI offers in HR while ensuring a level of human involvement that safeguards employees’ rights and promotes genuinely Responsible AI.

Speakers: Sarah Zech