In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle interviews Dr. Mohamed Lazzouni, Chief Technology Officer at Aware, about the integration of biometric technology in HR practices. Dr. Lazzouni provides an accessible breakdown of biometrics, addressing both its applications and ethical considerations, such as consent and privacy. He discusses how biometric data like facial and voice recognition can enhance security and streamline processes like identity verification, onboarding, and credentialing in remote work environments. Emphasizing the technology’s accessibility and affordability, Dr. Lazzouni highlights the potential for companies, even smaller or evolving HR departments, to adopt these tools for operational efficiency and to foster employee trust and data security. The conversation wraps up with practical insights on how companies can implement these biometric solutions with ease, thus enhancing security, operational speed, and employee retention.