EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 19 MIN
Is an Algorithm Blocking Your Job Search? One Man Is Trying to Find Out.
from The Journal. · host The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Derek Mobley spent years applying for jobs online after he got laid off. After more than 100 rejections, he started to wonder whether Workday – the popular online recruiting platform – was to blame. Now, Mobley is suing Workday, alleging that the company’s hiring algorithm discriminated against him. Derek shares his experience, and WSJ’s Lauren Weber explains how his lawsuit got this far. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: AI Is Coming for Entry-Level Jobs What's the Worst AI Can Do? This Team Is Finding Out. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Derek Mobley spent years applying for jobs online after he got laid off. After more than 100 rejections, he started to wonder whether Workday – the popular online recruiting platform – was to blame. Now, Mobley is suing Workday, alleging that the company’s hiring algorithm discriminated against him. Derek shares his experience, and WSJ’s Lauren Weber explains how his lawsuit got this far. Annie Minoff hosts. Further Listening: AI Is Coming for Entry-Level Jobs What's the Worst AI Can Do? This Team Is Finding Out. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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