Generative AI may be dominating boardroom chatter, but for talent acquisition leaders, the real question is simple: how do you actually use it to hire smarter? iCIMS, one of the biggest names in recruiting tech, wants to answer that at its upcoming iCIMS Next: AI Spotlight—a free, virtual customer event set for Nov. 13.
The goal: help HR leaders cut through the hype and put AI agents to work in recruiting. Attendees will get a front-row seat to new product updates, responsible AI frameworks, and practical strategies from brands already in the trenches. Bonus: live participants can earn SHRM and HRCI CEU credits.
The State of AI in Hiring
AI adoption in HR is still uneven. According to iCIMS Insights, nearly a quarter (24%) of current AI users report saving five or more hours per week. But non-adopters remain unconvinced—just 13% expect those results. The skepticism underscores why iCIMS is leaning into education and real-world proof points.
“Talent leaders have seen the buzz around AI, but making it work in practice requires guidance, strategy, and focus,” said Nikki Grigsby, iCIMS’ Chief Customer Officer. “This is a moment for talent acquisition leaders to step forward as agents of change.”
What’s on the Agenda
The event is packed with sessions designed to move AI from concept to action. Highlights include:
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Product Roadmap Reveal: Chief Product Officer Eric Connors will showcase iCIMS’ latest AI-powered tools, from responsible AI-driven innovations to a preview of its new frontline hiring solution.
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Responsible AI Frameworks: FairNow CEO Guru Sethupathy will unpack legal and governance issues, offering guidance for TA teams tasked with internal oversight.
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Customer Case Studies: The Container Store and Rollins Inc. will share how they’re using iCIMS to boost hiring efficiency and overcome real-world recruiting challenges.
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AI Readiness Playbook: Analyst Kyle Lagunas will outline how organizations can build literacy, gain buy-in, and drive long-term adoption across teams.
The Bigger Picture
The event comes just weeks after iCIMS announced the acquisition of Apli, a fast-growing startup focused on AI-powered automation for frontline hiring. The deal expands iCIMS’ reach into high-volume recruiting—a notoriously complex space for retailers, hospitality companies, and logistics firms. Customers will soon have access to iCIMS Frontline AI, a new solution designed to speed up hiring at scale.
By layering these innovations on top of its core enterprise recruiting platform, iCIMS is signaling its intent to stay ahead of rivals like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and Greenhouse—all of whom are racing to prove their own AI credibility.
Bottom Line
AI in hiring is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, unevenly adopted, and still raising questions about governance and effectiveness. With its AI Spotlight event, iCIMS is positioning itself as both a product innovator and a trusted guide for HR leaders who don’t just want another AI sales pitch, but a blueprint for measurable recruiting ROI.
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