The AI Era: How to Build Inclusive Hiring Processes Without Punishing Candidates for Using AI

​AI is changing how candidates present themselves—and how hiring teams evaluate talent. The challenge? Most leaders agree that AI literacy is a must-have skill, but many feel unprepared to assess the balance between human capability and AI support in the hiring process.

Are you screening out great talent simply because they used AI to get a foot in the door? Or are you unintentionally encouraging surface-level applications that don’t reflect real ability?

In this roundtable, Mike Peditto, Founder of Realistic Recruiting, will guide an open conversation on how to design fair, forward-thinking hiring practices that recognize AI as a tool—not a crutch. We’ll unpack what “good” looks like when candidates leverage AI, discuss real examples of both red flags and green flags, and share peer-tested strategies for evolving your hiring processes without lowering the bar.

Come ready to share your experiences, challenges, and questions as we tackle this emerging leadership dilemma together.