Onrec iconOnrecSep 18, 2026 ~1 min source read

“AI CV screening risks keeping women out of the workplace” Warns FTSE Chief

Sheila Flavell, CBE, COO of FDM Group said: "These AI tools do not have the discernment or judgement of actual human recruiters, who would evaluate genuine skills and experience needed for the role. According to a recent CV-Library survey of nearly 500 recruiters and over 1,000 candidates, 83% of recruiters say they use AI to speed up or make hiring more efficient, while 21% say they...

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Sheila Flavell, CBE, COO of FDM Group said: "These AI tools do not have the discernment or judgement of actual human recruiters, who would evaluate genuine skills and experience needed for the role.

According to a recent CV-Library survey of nearly 500 recruiters and over 1,000 candidates, 83% of recruiters say they use AI to speed up or make hiring more efficient, while 21% say they...

Human oversight is essential as AI becomes increasingly implemented for hiring purposes, to ensure women returning to work are given the same opportunities as other candidates." AI is increasingly becoming...

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Sheila Flavell, CBE, COO of FDM Group said: "These AI tools do not have the discernment or judgement of actual human recruiters, who would evaluate genuine skills and experience needed for the role. According to a recent CV-Library survey of nearly 500 recruiters and over 1,000 candidates, 83% of recruiters say they use AI to speed up or make hiring more efficient, while 21% say they... Human oversight is essential as AI becomes increasingly implemented for hiring purposes, to ensure women returning to work are given the same opportunities as other candidates." AI is increasingly becoming part of the recruitment process.

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  • Human oversight is essential as AI becomes increasingly implemented for hiring purposes, to ensure women returning to work are given the same opportunities as other candidates." AI is increasingly becoming...

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