Ann’s research interests are situated in the convergence of strategy, entrepreneurship and innovative marketing practices. Her interest in negotiating theory and mediation adds an additional dimension to these topics. With respect to her publications, she is recognised as an accomplished writer, earning more than a dozen awards for her work. Ann obtained an MBA from the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley and her PhD from Trinity College Dublin.

The session will be moderated by Dr Conor Carroll, Associate Professor, Department of Management & Marketing at the University of Limerick.

Our latest Learn over Lunch 30-minute webinar takes place on Wednesday, 11 March at 12.30pm with Sinead English, founder and CEO of Hilt. This session is designed for hiring managers, HR professionals and business leaders who want to protect the integrity of their hiring decisions while being realistic about the role AI now plays in the recruitment landscape.

AI tools are rapidly changing how candidates prepare for, and sometimes perform in, job interviews.  But how you tell when answers aren’t the candidate’s own? And more importantly, how should your interview processes evolve in response? In this 30-minute session you will learn:

• How AI is being used (and misused) in interviews
• Key signs that candidate answers may be AI-generated and how to adapt interview techniques to reveal genuine experience, thinking and capability
• How to respond to candidate AI use fairly and effectively without trying to ban AI use altogether
• Why human-in-the-loop and transparency when hiring and interviewing are now non-negotiable
• What questions to ask of AI enabled recruitment technology vendors

Sinead English is founder and CEO of Hilt and specialises in advising organisations on how to adapt to evolving interview formats, changing candidate behaviour and the growing influence of AI in the hiring process. With experience of advising employers across multiple industries, she brings a practical, real-world perspective to recruitment challenges, focusing on what works in interviews to identify candidates that will successfully contribute to your business. Sinead is a regular media speaker on careers and employment issues and is known for translating complex trends into clear, actionable advice for hiring managers.

The cost for golf is €70 pp. Registration details to follow.