At Randstad, we believe the best results are achieved by combining our passion for people with the power of today’s technology, with the goal of supporting people and organizations in realizing their true potential. Over the years we have experimented with many advanced technologies to accelerate and enhance the human connection between job seekers, consultants and client hiring managers. We are adopting cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence systems (AI) and embracing digital strategies without compromising on human interaction where this works best and whenever it adds value. These technologies are being applied at various points in our process, and always with humans in control of the technology.
As the application of AI becomes increasingly more common not only in our business, but around the world, its use raises questions about the role AI should play in people’s lives and what guidelines should be applied to the technology. To answer questions such as these, Randstad has defined its own set of AI principles.
Supplementing our core values - to know, to serve, to trust, striving for perfection and the simultaneous promotion of all interests - and in line with our business principles, these AI principles lay out our aspirations and define our commitment to the responsible use of AI. We see them as a common foundation for our company and all our stakeholders as we navigate the rapidly developing world of AI. We apply the principles appropriate to the context and consistent with the state of art as it develops. Our AI principles are deliberately aspirational. We see them as a work in progress and we will continue to refine them as the technology they address continues to evolve.
Randstad is committed to the ethical and responsible use of AI. We have been cautious and prudent with its application to ensure it serves the best interests of our stakeholders and mitigates possible pitfalls associated with the technology. Randstad does not see AI as a substitute for humans or human interaction in any part of its processes. We know from our heritage that real connections are not made from data and algorithms – they require human involvement. Empathy. Intuition. Instinct.
Our use of AI is in part intended to help make interactions with clients and candidates more personal, relevant, and meaningful. We ensure that critical decisions are always made by humans and not by automation.