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Patrick McNiel

Principal Consultant - Affirmity

Patrick McNiel, PhD, is a principal consultant for Affirmity. Dr. McNiel advises clients on issues related to workforce measurement and statistical analysis, diversity and inclusion, OFCCP and EEOC compliance, and pay equity. Dr. McNiel has over ten years of experience as a generalist in the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and has focused on selection and assessment for much of his career. He received his PhD in I-O Psychology from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a member of the Houston ILG, and has presented at several national conferences including APA, APS, SIOP, WorldatWork, AAAED, SWARM ILG, and NILG.

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Tuesday, July 30

Workshop 2

The Fundamentals of Testing for Employment Selection and Why AI Won't Change Them
Patrick McNiel, Affirmity

This presentation reviews knowledge a person must have before implementing a testing process. It does so at a high level and presents a big picture to show how pieces fit together to create effective programs. Attendees will learn about:
• Test types and technologies, such as AI driven testing tools
• Organizing testing efforts
• Testing laws and regulations, and the utilities, risks, and benefits of testing
• Special issues that are arising from the use of AI tools