AI is changing the game in talent acquisition and talent management - but to drive meaningful impact, organizations need more than just new tools - they need the right strategy to align teams, build trust, and ensure everyone is on board with the vision for change.

In this session, we’ll dive into how Hershey reimagined its talent acquisition strategy with AI—enabling a shift from relying on an RPO to building an in-house hiring team, while also streamlining recruitment to deliver a faster, more personalized, and empowering experience for all involved. From automating time-consuming tasks to enabling hiring managers to work more independently, Hershey is creating space for talent acquisition teams to focus on what matters most: building meaningful connections and driving strategic outcomes.

In this session, you will learn:

• How AI enhances the experience for recruiters, candidates, and hiring managers–streamlining repetitive tasks for recruiters, creating a more personalized and efficient journey for candidates, and giving hiring managers more autonomy with data-driven insights to make more-informed decisions.
• Why it’s essential for talent leaders to clearly communicate the why behind AI investments—positioning them as a strategic response to evolving workforce needs and business priorities.
• Practical implementation strategies that successfully navigate change management challenges when introducing AI into established talent acquisition processes.