The Academic Speakers Bureau (ASB) is excited to announce the third edition of its Taster Talks, building on the success of our previous sessions. This time we turn our focus to one of the most pressing topics in today’s workplace: the growing influence of AI on careers, recruitment and ethical decision-making.
Taking place online via Zoom on 19th March 2025, from 12pm -1pm, the session will explore the challenges and opportunities of AI in hiring and career development, tackling issues of bias, fairness and accountability.
Whether you're an employer looking to implement AI responsibly or a professional navigating an AI-driven job market, this Taster Talk offers practical insights and expert guidance to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. The session will conclude with a Q&A to put your own questions to the speakers.
What AI means for recruitment and the workplace: Navigating bias, ethics and accountability (19th March, 12pm -1pm)
Taster Talk 1: How to navigate AI and bias during recruitment and beyond
By Dr Pragya Agarwal, Visiting Professor of Social Inequities, University of Loughborough, and Fellow at University of Cambridge
Artificial intelligence is transforming recruitment processes, but it also brings the risk of reinforcing existing biases and creating new challenges. As AI tools become central to hiring and career development, how can individuals and organisations navigate these biases to ensure fair and inclusive outcomes? This talk explores practical strategies for recognising and addressing AI-driven bias, equipping both employees and employers to thrive in an increasingly AI-influenced professional landscape.
Taster Talk 2: The ethical implications of AI for companies and staff
By Dr Marie Oldfield, CEO of Oldfield Consultancy and Founder of the Global AI Professional Accreditation at the Institute of Science and Technology.
As AI becomes deeply embedded in workplaces, it raises pressing ethical questions for companies and their employees. From accountability and transparency to the impact on decision-making and workforce dynamics, how can organisations navigate these challenges responsibly? This talk examines the ethical implications of AI in the workplace and offers insights into fostering trust, fairness and accountability in the age of intelligent technologies.
We invite you to join this thought-provoking session and engage with our speakers.Whether you're looking to understand how AI shapes recruitment practices or navigate the ethical challenges it presents, this Taster Talk offers practical strategies and expert insights. Gain valuable takeaways from leading specialists on bias, ethics, and accountability - essential knowledge for professionals across all industries in an AI-driven world.
Register for the Taster Talks here.
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