How to Tackle Bias in Recruitment with AI and UKG Pro & Ready Recruiting

Let’s be honest—bias in recruitment isn’t always easy to spot. Most recruiters don’t want to treat anyone unfairly. But even when you try to stay neutral, a candidate’s college or background can quietly influence your decisions. That’s called unconscious bias, and it can lead to great candidates being overlooked without anyone realizing it. Thankfully, there’s a better way to handle this. If your team uses UKG Pro or Ready Recruiting, you can bring fairness into your process by adding a layer of AI screening with CloudApper’s AI Recruiter for UKG. It helps you focus on what truly matters—skills, certifications, and job-specific experience—while removing things that don’t belong in the decision.

Why Bias in Recruitment Still Happens

You may not think you’re making biased choices. But human brains work fast, and they often rely on shortcuts. That’s where human bias shows up. You might favor someone from a school you know. You may assume something about a candidate based on where they live. You may even pass over a strong resume because of how it’s formatted.

None of this is intentional, but it’s still part of the recruitment process. And when these small biases add up, you risk missing out on top talent. Some of the best candidates may never get the interview just because their background didn’t “look right” on paper. That’s where AI in recruitment can help.

How CloudApper AI Recruiter Helps

CloudApper AI Recruiter works seamlessly with your UKG Pro or Ready Recruiting system. Instead of judging resumes based on their colleges or resume formatting, it screens candidates based on hard data: skills, licenses, certifications, and work experience.

When someone applies for a role, CloudApper’s AI Recruiting Tool collects their resume and even asks job-specific screening questions through a chatbot. Then, it analyzes the candidate’s qualifications, without letting bias get in the way.

There’s no preference given to where someone went to school or what their last name is, making the candidate screening process bias-free.

Supporting DEI Regulations Without the Headaches

Meeting your DEI regulations doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, CloudApper’s AI Recruiting Solution makes it simpler. Because all candidates are screened using the same structured process, you can prove that everyone went through a fair review.

It also means your team has a stronger foundation when it comes to making inclusive hiring decisions. You’re not starting from a pile of resumes—you’re starting with a clean, ranked shortlist built on facts, not feelings.

Why It Works So Well with UKG Pro & Ready Recruiting

If your company uses UKG, you already know it’s a solid system. But when you pair it with CloudApper AI Recruiter, you add a layer of clarity and fairness that traditional workflows can’t offer alone. Resumes get screened. Candidates get ranked. And candidate data flows directly into your UKG environment. No extra steps. No need for custom development. Just a smoother, smarter way to review applicants.

Make Your Process Fair and Efficient

Bias in recruitment is hard to eliminate completely when humans are doing all the filtering. But when you let AI take care of the initial review—based only on job relevance—you get better candidates and a more inclusive hiring process. CloudApper AI Recruiter helps you do just that. Whether you’re hiring in high volumes or looking to fill a few key roles, it gives your team an extra layer of confidence that you’re making decisions for the right reasons.

So if you’re ready to cut through bias and focus on real talent, contact us today to take a closer look at CloudApper’s AI Recruiting Solution.