How to Use AI in Hiring Leaders

“It’s not about kind of handing away our decision-making rights,” says Dr. Reece Akhtar. “It’s about using AI as a tool–emphasis on a tool–to help us become smarter humans, not the other way around.”Dr. Akhtar is the CEO of Deeper Signals, an end-to-end Soft Skills Intelligence platform designed to help organizations make smarter and fairer talent decisions. He is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes and co-author of the book, The Future of Recruitment: Using the New Science of Talent Analytics to Get Your Hiring Right.In today’s episode, Reece joins Daniel and Peter for a look at the current landscape of AI-powered talent management and a discussion about the best balance and approach for integrating AI into an overall talent strategy.Tune in to learn:The three things to get right about using AI in the hiring processWhy good interviews are still vital to the hiring processThe one thing to remember when introducing AI into the hiring processListeners who want to dip into the AI for HR waters can try the Deeper Signals assessment tool here.Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at [email protected] this episode:1:07 – Introduction: Dr. Reece Akhtar1:49 – The State of AI in Hiring7:34 – Early Adoption to the Next Level13:53 – Improving the Applicant Experience23:02 – The Elements of Successful AI Adoption27:18 – AI and the Interview Process34:00 – Lightning RoundResources:Dr. Reece Akhtar LinkedInDeeper SignalsDeeper Signals Candidate Assessment ToolThe Future of Recruitment: Using the New Science of Talent Analytics to Get Your Hiring Right, AmazonStewart Leadership Insights and Resources:3 Human Needs to Retain Every EmployeeDeveloping Employee Personas: A Practical How-To GuideThe 7 Elements of Employee Experience6 Trends in Leadership and HR for 202510 Ways Our New AI Coach Can Grow Your Career10 Cool Things Leaders Can Do With An AI CoachIf you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.