DEI hiring is vital for building stronger, more innovative teams. This blog explores how UKG and CloudApper AI Recruiter transform recruiting with automation, bias-free screening, and faster processes. Learn practical strategies to achieve inclusive hiring goals and see why AI is the key to smarter, fairer recruitment.
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Introduction: The Urgency of DEI Hiring
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s a strategic necessity. Recruiters across the U.S. and Canada face growing pressure to build more diverse teams, reduce unconscious bias, and create inclusive hiring experiences. Yet traditional recruitment methods often fall short. Manual resume reviews, inconsistent screening, and time-consuming scheduling lead to delays and biased outcomes.
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At the same time, candidate expectations have shifted. According to LinkedIn’s 2025 Future of Recruiting Report, 73% of talent acquisition professionals agree AI will fundamentally change how organizations hire. Recruiters who rely solely on traditional methods risk losing top talent—and falling behind competitors.
This is where UKG and CloudApper AI Recruiter come together to deliver a future-proof solution for DEI hiring.
Why DEI Hiring Matters More Than Ever
Organizations that embrace DEI hiring consistently outperform peers. A McKinsey study found that companies with greater diversity are 35% more likely to achieve above-average financial returns. Conversely, failing to prioritize DEI leads to missed opportunities for innovation, weaker employee engagement, and reputational risks.
Yet recruiters face barriers:
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Excessive resume volume makes it difficult to ensure fair evaluations.
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Unconscious bias in manual reviews can influence hiring decisions.
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Candidate disengagement occurs when communication is slow or unclear.
Without the right tools, even well-intentioned recruiters struggle to meet DEI goals while keeping up with hiring demands.
The Role of UKG in Modern Recruitment
UKG Ready® and UKG Pro™ Recruiting provide powerful recruiting platforms that streamline the candidate journey. From branded career sites to applicant tracking, these solutions help recruiters attract and manage talent efficiently.
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UKG Ready Recruiting supports flexible career sites, job board integrations, and mobile-friendly applications to improve accessibility.
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UKG Pro Recruiting offers a dynamic candidate experience with mobile and social capabilities, helping recruiters engage candidates from the very first touchpoint.
Together, these platforms create a strong foundation for efficient recruiting. But when paired with CloudApper AI Recruiter, they unlock even greater DEI hiring potential.
CloudApper AI Recruiter: Enhancing DEI Hiring with UKG
CloudApper AI Recruiter integrates seamlessly with UKG to automate repetitive tasks, minimize bias, and accelerate hiring.
Key Benefits for Recruiters
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Bias-Free Candidate Screening: CloudApper standardizes resumes and strips away identifying details like age, gender, or school names, ensuring objective evaluations.
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Automated Interview Scheduling: The AI recruiter automatically schedules interviews and syncs with calendars, reducing delays.
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Conversational AI for Candidate Engagement: Candidates can apply by text, QR code, or chatbot, reducing drop-offs and improving accessibility.
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Seamless UKG Integration: Whether using UKG Ready or Pro, CloudApper syncs requisitions, candidate data, and communications in real time.
By combining CloudApper’s automation with UKG’s recruiting platforms, recruiters gain the ability to make faster, fairer, and more inclusive hiring decisions.
How DEI Hiring Improves with CloudApper & UKG
1. Reducing Bias at Scale
Manual resume reviews are prone to unconscious bias. CloudApper AI Recruiter applies a bias reduction process, removing identifying details while highlighting skills and qualifications. This ensures every candidate is considered on merit—helping companies meet DEI hiring goals.
2. Faster Hiring with Improved Show-Up Rates
In a customer success story, a U.S. healthcare organization reduced the average time from application to interview from 12 days to just 72 hours. Show-up rates increased from 40% to 70%—proving that AI not only accelerates hiring but also improves candidate engagement.
3. Enhancing Candidate Experience
A positive candidate experience is crucial for employer branding. CloudApper’s conversational AI guides candidates through applications, answers FAQs instantly, and eliminates confusing steps. This makes the process more inclusive and accessible—particularly important for DEI hiring.
4. Saving Recruiters Valuable Time
According to LinkedIn, organizations using generative AI in recruiting save about 20% of their work week—the equivalent of a full workday. With CloudApper automating screening and scheduling, recruiters can focus on strategic DEI initiatives like outreach and community partnerships.
CloudApper vs. Traditional Recruitment
| Traditional Methods | With CloudApper AI Recruiter + UKG |
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| Manual resume reviews prone to bias | Automated bias-free shortlisting |
| Long delays in communication | Instant chatbot responses |
| High candidate drop-off rates | Easy applications via SMS & QR code |
| Recruiters bogged down in admin | Recruiters focus on DEI strategy & candidate relationships |
FAQs About DEI Hiring with CloudApper & UKG
1. How does CloudApper AI Recruiter ensure DEI hiring?
By anonymizing resumes, standardizing evaluation, and removing identifying details, CloudApper reduces unconscious bias and ensures fair candidate screening.
2. Does CloudApper replace UKG Recruiting?
No—CloudApper enhances UKG Ready and Pro Recruiting with additional AI capabilities. It works alongside UKG to automate tasks like screening and scheduling.
3. Will AI replace recruiters?
Absolutely not. Recruiters remain essential for relationship-building and strategic decision-making. CloudApper AI Recruiter simply frees up time by handling repetitive tasks.
4. How quickly can CloudApper be implemented with UKG?
CloudApper AI Recruiter is delivered within days, thanks to a zero-code platform designed for rapid deployment.
5. What measurable results can organizations expect?
Customers have seen faster time-to-hire, improved candidate show-up rates, and significant reductions in recruiter workload—all while building more diverse teams.
Conclusion: The Future of DEI Hiring is Here
Recruiters today face unprecedented challenges: talent shortages, high candidate expectations, and the urgent need for DEI hiring. UKG provides a robust recruiting foundation, and CloudApper AI Recruiter elevates it with automation, bias reduction, and enhanced candidate engagement.
For recruiters in the U.S. and Canada, the message is clear: DEI hiring is achievable—and sustainable—when powered by the right technology.
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