In the past 18 months, the conversation around AI ethics has evolved from conceptual principles to enforceable governance frameworks. Regulators and standards bodies around the world are converging on risk-based approaches that require organizations to demonstrate safety, fairness, transparency, privacy protection, and accountability in their use of AI. These frameworks are shaping how employers integrate, monitor, and validate AI systems within the workplace.
For Industrial and Organizational Psychologists, this represents both an opportunity and a responsibility. As AI-driven tools increasingly influence talent acquisition, assessment, performance management, and employee experience, practitioners must ensure these systems remain valid, explainable, and aligned with professional and ethical standards.
This interactive workshop, co-facilitated by Dr. Rob Stilson and Dr. Charles Handler, explores how emerging global regulations and governance frameworks—including the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, United States Federal AI Guidance (OMB M-24-10), NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and ISO/IEC 42001—are shaping the ethical landscape for organizations. Participants will gain practical tools for assessing risk, validating AI-enabled assessments, ensuring fairness, and embedding governance controls into the employee lifecycle.
The session bridges compliance requirements with applied Industrial and Organizational rigor, showing how familiar concepts like validation studies, adverse impact auditing, construct integrity, and data governance form the foundation for responsible AI oversight. Attendees will leave equipped to translate ethical principles into tangible actions within their organizations.
This event fulfills the GAIOP Ethics CEU requirement and serves as the final opportunity for professionals to meet the 2025 ethics mandate.
Delivery Mode
Online (Zoom Meeting)
Intended Audience
This seminar is intended for a general audience at a postgraduate level; no specific content knowledge is required.
Learning Objectives
Based on the content of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe key global and national regulatory frameworks guiding ethical AI use in the workplace.
- Identify and evaluate ethical risks associated with AI in HR and talent systems.
- Apply Industrial and Organizational Psychology principles to mitigate bias, ensure validity, and maintain transparency in AI tools.
- Develop governance strategies for monitoring, documentation, and accountability in AI-enabled practices.
Agenda
To Be Announced!
Continuing Education (CE) Credits
This seminar is eligible for 3.0 continuing education credits for psychologists. To qualify for these credits, the entire program must be attended. There is no partial credit available. SIOP will email CE letters 30 days after the session to the individuals who responded "Yes" to question #1 on the post-event evaluation.
For more information about continuing education for psychologists, please visit the American Psychological Association at http://www.apa.org/education/ce
Your Presenters
Dr. Rob Stilson, PhD
Dr. Rob Stilson is a Manager of People Analytics at PwC on the Workforce Transformation team. Prior to joining PwC, he served as a Senior Human Capital Analyst with Lockheed Martin on the Employee Experience and Engagement team, specializing in Employee Life Cycle Analytics and both qualitative and quantitative survey analysis.
Previously, he was Director of Research and Test Development at TalentQuest, providing test and simulation creation, survey design, and ROI analysis for clients. He also served as Senior Manager of Research and Development at FurstPerson, leading adaptive and static test creation across industries.
In addition to his corporate roles, Rob has worked as a freelance consultant offering reporting automation and testing expertise to a variety of clients. He earned his B.S. in Psychology from the University of Georgia and his PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of South Florida. Dr. Stilson is a member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Dr. Charles Handler, PhD
Dr. Charles Handler is a renowned Industrial and Organizational Psychologist with deep expertise in talent assessment, hiring practices, and AI-driven workforce transformation. He currently serves as a science advisor to several startups, helping integrate organizational psychology into AI-based talent platforms.
As the founder of Rocket Hire, a consultancy focused on the science, technology, and ethics of employee selection systems, Charles has championed innovation and fairness in assessment for nearly three decades. His clients include major global organizations such as Nike, Fidelity Investments, and Delta Airlines.
Charles is also a widely recognized thought leader who has educated audiences within and beyond the Industrial and Organizational field through his writings, speaking engagements, and podcasting. He has contributed to outlets such as the Electronic Recruiting Exchange, served as an analyst for Bersin and Associates, and reaches global audiences through his podcast Psych Tech at Work (formerly Science 4 Hire).
He holds a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Louisiana State University and is a Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.