New research reveals a surprising gap between AI adoption and real impact in hiring. According to the latest study from ICIMS:
- 69% of organizations are using AI in TA—but usage is heavily concentrated in just a few areas
- AI is still primarily used for efficiency, not decision-making
- And less than half of companies regularly audit AI for bias
So what’s really going on?
In this session, we’ll break down where AI is actually being used across the hiring funnel—from sourcing to screening to interviewing—and where adoption drops off. More importantly, we’ll use the data to spark a candid discussion about what’s working, what’s not, and why.
The organizations that get this right won’t just adopt AI—they’ll understand where it creates real value, where it introduces risk, and where human judgment still matters most.
Can’t join live? Register anyway and get the recording.
Date: Wednesday, May 20th
Time: 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET
In this 1-hour session, you will walk away with:
- Insight into how peers are actually using AI today
- A clear understanding of what’s real vs. overstated in AI adoption
- A sharper point of view on where AI should—and shouldn’t—be applied
- The right questions to ask before expanding AI in your hiring process
Trent Cotton, experienced HR leader and AI expert
iCIMS | Head of Talent Acquisition Insights & Analyst Relations
Trent Cotton is the Head of Talent Insights and Analyst Relations at iCIMS, a leading recruitment software provider, where he empowers global organizations with data-driven strategies to hire smarter and faster. With over 20 years of experience as an HR and Talent executive, Trent is known for translating complex workforce trends into clear, actionable insights that drive business results.
He is the author of High Performance Recruiting and Sprint Recruiting, providing practical frameworks for transforming recruiting into a high-impact function. Passionate about bridging data with human decision-making, Trent continues to challenge traditional recruiting models and champion innovative approaches that meet the demands of today’s talent economy.
Robyn Kern is a seasoned business writer who has written in the HR, education, technology, and nonprofit spaces. She writes about topics including outplacement, layoffs, career development, internal mobility, candidate experience, succession planning, talent acquisition, and more, with the goal of surfacing workforce trends and educating the HR community on these key topics. Her work has been featured on hrforhr.org and trainingindustry.com.
