A look at how the use of algorithmic writing assistance for résumés impacts job hires
In an experiment run on an online labour market, job applicants who received algorithmic writing assistance on résumés were hired 8% more often than those who didn’t. The research found no evidence that such assistance might deceive employers into hiring less qualified applicants.
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Emma's research is primarily focused on the impact of AI on labour markets and using online labour markets as a platform for experimentation and policy evaluation.
Previously she was a researcher at the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, analysing the effects of the first $15 minimum wage in the US. Her research has appeared in top economics journals as well as in media outlets such as Yahoo News, Market Watch, and The Economist.
A round-up of the CIPD's engagement activity with the main UK political parties and with trade unions in championing better work and working lives on behalf of the people profession
Explore the CIPD’s point of view on automation, AI and technology, including recommendations for employers
Katie Stickland, CIPD Knowledge Exchange Manager, reviews research examining how strategies around agile working were utilised within the NHS and distils the lessons for HR professionals, line managers and organisations
We summarise research examining how the way workers are matched to jobs can have important implications for current and future productivity for their organisations
Research examines how organisations can use redeployments to properly manage and grow knowledge sharing across their business and wider networks
Evaluating the pros and cons of working in shared office spaces, and how they impact on productivity