CIPD Level 0FREE08AC 2.1

Trust, Employee Perception and Ethical Governance

FREE08 – People Professionals and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

This CIPD Level 0 video explores Trust, Employee Perception and Ethical Governance within the FREE08 unit on People Professionals and Artificial Intelligence, directly addressing assessment criteria AC 2.1 on ethical considerations in AI implementation. The video examines how algorithmic bias enters systems through training data and design choices, illustrating real-world examples such as biased recruitment tools, whilst exploring fairness, transparency, and accountability frameworks essential to HR practice. It investigates the risks of discrimination against protected characteristics and the concept of "black box" decision-making, emphasising why explainability and ethical governance matter for organisational trust and employee engagement. By watching, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of ethical AI principles and how to implement fairness, accountability, and transparency in people practice.

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Assessment Criteria 2.1

Discuss ethical considerations in the use of AI in people practice (e.g. bias, transparency, fairness)

Indicative Content

Algorithmic bias: How bias enters AI (training data, design) Examples (e.g. biased recruitment tools) Fairness and equality: Risk of discrimination Impact on protected characteristics Transparency: “Black box” decision-making Explainability of AI decisions Accountability: Who is responsible for AI decisions? Trust and employee perception: Impact on engagement and culture Ethical frameworks: Principles of fairness, accountability, transparency Real-world examples of AI misuse in HR

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About FREE08 – People Professionals and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

CIPD Level 0

FREE08

Learning Outcome 2

To develop learners’ understanding of how artificial intelligence is used in people practice, the opportunities and risks it presents, and how HR professionals can use AI responsibly to improve decision-making, efficiency and employee experience.

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