Webinar

AI in Hiring: Exposing the Risks, Defining the Rules, and Doing It Right

Explore how to use AI in hiring with integrity by exposing risks, setting ethical boundaries, and building trust through transparency.

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Presented by:

Todd Raphael,

Kaylee Estes,

Anita Chandrasekhar,

and Casey Firey

AI is reshaping the way organizations attract, assess, and hire talent — but not without controversy. While some fear it opens the door to bias, cheating, or opaque decision-making, the best teams are proving that when used ethically, AI can enhance fairness, speed, and candidate experience.

In this candid and practical session, we’ll unpack both sides of the conversation. You’ll hear truth-telling about the real risks of AI misuse — from unchecked automation to data privacy concerns — alongside expert guidance on how to embrace AI responsibly. Learn how leading companies are taking a public stance, setting clear boundaries, and building trust through transparency.

Join us to explore what “acceptable AI use” looks like in hiring today. Walk away with actionable frameworks to define policies, communicate clearly with candidates, and ensure your team uses AI with integrity and impact.

Attendees Will Learn:

Why AI misuse in hiring isn’t just a risk — it’s a reputational liability
How to define “ethical AI use” in real-world hiring workflows
Transparent practices that build trust with candidates and internal stakeholders
Ways to combine human judgment with AI to drive better hiring outcomes
How to craft clear, defensible policies around AI transparency and consent

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About the speakers

Todd Raphael

Founder

Todd Raphael & Associates

Todd Raphael is a marketing strategist and content leader with deep expertise in HR tech, talent acquisition, and AI. As founder of Todd Raphael & Associates, he helps B2B companies grow through community building, content strategy, and influencer marketing. A former Editor-in-Chief at ERE and Head of Content at top AI and edtech firms, Todd is a recognized voice in the industry, regularly featured in major media and named a top HR/recruitment influencer by Glassdoor, DevSkiller, and others.

Kaylee Estes

Founder & CEO

Estes Group

Kaylee is the Founder of Estes Group, a recruiting firm launched in 2023 to bridge the gap between agency and in-house talent acquisition. With four years in agency staffing and five leading internal recruiting at high-growth startups, she brings a unique, insider’s perspective to hiring. Estes Group specializes in embedded recruiting and contingent staffing, driven by a partnership-first mindset. Based in Atlanta, Kaylee balances entrepreneurship with family life, proudly raising three kids.

Anita Chandrasekhar

Global Talent Strategy and Operations Manager

Zapier

Anita is a global talent strategy and operations professional with over 15 years of experience across various industries. She began her career at Deloitte Consulting and then moved to Goldman Sachs. She spent nearly a decade at Teach for America (TFA) in various recruitment, strategy, and operations roles. Currently, Anita leads the global recruitment strategy and operations team at Zapier, a leader in automation technology. Born in Bangalore, India, Anita holds a BA in Economics & International Studies from Ohio Wesleyan University and a master's degree in public policy from the National University of Singapore. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her family.

Casey Firey

Global Talent Strategy and Operations

Zapier

Casey Firey is a leader in Global Talent Strategy and Operations at Zapier, where she advances innovative, data-driven HR practices across a fully remote workforce. A SHRM-CP and former Teach For America leader, Casey brings deep expertise in talent development, performance management, and recruitment operations. She’s known for blending strategic insight with operational excellence to drive employee experience and business growth, with a strong focus on AI-driven process innovation and equity-centered hiring.