How Vervoe Supports Ethical and Compliant AI Hiring
At Vervoe, we believe that hiring decisions should be based on what candidates can do, not who they are. That’s why we’ve built our platform around skills-based assessments—and why we take the integrity and fairness of our AI scoring seriously.
To back this up, Vervoe’s Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) has undergone independent audits by Holistic AI, a leading third-party firm specialising in responsible AI governance. These audits confirm that our automated scoring does not result in disparate impact based on protected characteristics such as race/ethnicity or sex.
What Was Audited
The audit reviewed how Vervoe’s AEDT evaluates candidates through immersive assessments simulating real job tasks. These include:
- Multiple choice questions
- Video and audio responses
- Written tasks
- Coding challenges
Each response is scored using a blend of:
- AI-driven models analysing behaviour and content
- Custom scoring keys tailored to job roles
- Optional manual grading
- Employer-defined preferences aligned to specific role requirements
Audit Outcomes
The most recent independent audit, conducted by Holistic AI, involved:
- 15,165 candidate assessments
- 69 companies using Vervoe
- Balanced analysis across multiple demographic groups
- No findings of disparate impact in scoring outcomes
This means employers using Vervoe globally can trust that our AI makes hiring more efficient without compromising fairness.
Globally Relevant AI Governance
Across all regions, regulators and employers are placing increased emphasis on ethical AI use in hiring. Vervoe is committed to supporting customers with:
- Transparent, explainable AI scoring
- Regular independent audits
- Inclusive candidate experiences
- Compliance with emerging global regulations
Whether you're hiring in the US, Australia, the UK, or elsewhere, Vervoe helps you meet modern expectations for fairness and accountability.
Compliance with the NYC Bias Audit Law (Local Law 144)
For employers or employment agencies operating in New York City, Vervoe also helps you comply with NYC Local Law 144, known as the Bias Audit Law. This law applies if:
- You use an AEDT to assess candidates or employees
- For hiring or promotion decisions
- And the individual resides in New York City
If these apply, you must:
- Complete an independent bias audit within the past 12 months
- Publish a Summary of Results on your (or your agency’s) website before using the AEDT
Vervoe has completed this audit, with the most recent conducted by Holistic AI. You can view the latest Summary of Results here.
Built for Ethical Hiring
We’re proud to support fair and inclusive hiring outcomes through a platform that’s predictive, transparent, and compliant with global standards. If you’d like to learn more about our audit results or how Vervoe’s AI works, feel free to get in touch—we’re always happy to share more.