Charles Handler, PhD - AI in Hiring: Ethics, Evidence & Keeping Humans in the Loop

In this episode Glenn and Matthias welcome Dr Charles Handler to the mic.

Charles brings a measured, evidence-first view on how AI is reshaping recruitment - not as a magic wand, but as a set of powerful tools that need rules, scrutiny and a clear human owner.

We unpack where AI helps (speed, consistency, candidate matching), where it hurts (opaque models, knowledge-hiding, and a creeping loss of psychological safety) and — crucially — how organisations can pilot, measure and govern these tools without turning hiring into a lottery.

We also argue for moving from “AI hacks” to AI literacy so teams can make confident, ethical choices rather than copy-pasting hype.

Key takeaways:

→ AI is becoming a standard in recruitment processes.

→ Defining measurement criteria is crucial for effective hiring.

→ AI tools must be critically evaluated for effectiveness.

→ Pilot programs can help organisations test AI solutions.

→ Ethics and governance are essential in AI utilisation.

→ Matching candidates with jobs requires clear job descriptions.

→ AI can enhance human decision-making but should not replace it.

→ Regulatory frameworks for AI are evolving but challenging to enforce.

→ Continuous education on AI is necessary for HR professionals.

→ The future of work will involve collaboration between AI and humans.