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Using AI-based tools is becoming more and more essential for finding top talent. CLARA is on a mission to make sure that AI is used not just intelligently but ethically—focusing on fair evaluations, unbiased decisions, and a hiring process that considers people first. Let’s explore how CLARA’s ethical AI works and the innovative ways it makes life easier for recruiters.
What is CLARA’s AI and how does it work?
At the core of CLARA’s hiring platform is its neuro-symbolic AI, which combines two powerful AI methodologies: symbolic reasoning and neural networks. While this sounds (and is) super technical, what this essentially means is that CLARA’s AI doesn’t just try to find keywords on a resumè or rely strictly on algorithms—it takes into consideration the things that really matter, like:
Adjacent Skills: Skills the complement an existing competency by providing nuanced understanding and performance enhancement beyond traditional job descriptions or formal education
Transferable Skills: skills that can be utilized across different professional environments and sectors
Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex information, solve problems, and make informed decisions—ensuring candidates are equipped to tackle real-world challenges effectively.
Learning Agility: The capacity to quickly learn, adapt, and apply new skills in ever-changing environments, a must-have for success in today’s fast-paced workplace.
Distance Traveled: A unique construct that measures a candidate’s grit, resilience, and resourcefulness—looking not just at where they are now, but how far they’ve come to get there.
By prioritizing these qualities, CLARA promotes a hiring process that’s smarter, fairer, and better aligned with the needs of modern organizations.
How CLARA reduces bias in hiring
Bias: we all hate it and we all got it, and it has long been a barrier to fair hiring practices. At CLARA, we know that AI can be used to create a more equitable world. Here's how CLARA reduces bias in the hiring process:
Removing personal identifiers: Before any candidate information is processed, CLARA removes personal details such as names, pronouns, age, race, and gender from application materials. This ensures that evaluations are based purely on skills, experience, and qualifications, eliminating the influence of unconscious bias from decision-making.
Standardized evaluations: CLARA applies the same evaluation criteria to every candidate, ensuring consistency across the hiring process. We believe everyone deserves an equal playing field.
Transparent scoring and bias-free decision making: Every decision CLARA makes is explainable and based on clearly defined criteria. Talent acquisition teams can see exactly how candidates are scored, with detailed breakdowns for each candidate. This transparency ensures accountability and fairness, giving you confidence in every hiring decision.
CLARA’s algorithms are rigorously tested to prevent bias and are continuously monitored to ensure fairness. By design, the system avoids relying on patterns that might disadvantage candidates from underrepresented groups or perpetuate existing inequities in the workplace.