AI for employers: balancing risk and reward

Building and retaining an effective, engaged workforce is a priority for all businesses, and artificial intelligence has a role to play in streamlining the employee lifecycle. By integrating AI tools into workflows related to employee recruitment, retention and dismissal, employers can gain greater insight into a prospective or current employee’s performance—however, such gains must be carefully balanced against employees’ human and privacy rights.

In this comprehensive guide, Torys’ Employment, Litigation and Privacy teams walk employers through the evolving legal landscape surrounding the use of AI for employee recruitment and retention, and offers insight into key legal risks and regulatory guidance.