Overview
Artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape many areas of human resource management, but perhaps none more significantly than talent management. As organizations explore a growing range of AI-enabled tools and applications, important questions remain about where, when, and how these technologies can be used most effectively.
In this three-part CAHRScast series, Cornell Professors JR Keller, Brad Bell, and John Hausknecht will share examples of how AI is being applied across different areas of talent management. Each session will highlight emerging opportunities, practical challenges, and future directions for organizations considering or expanding the use of AI.
Participants who register for the series will receive invitations to all three live sessions. Each session will be 30 minutes or less and will include an opportunity for attendees to share insights and ask questions. Following each session, registrants will receive the recording and presentation slides.
Series schedule
Talent Acquisition and Employee Mobility
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 1:00–1:30 p.m. ET
Professor JR Keller
This session will explore how AI is being used in talent acquisition and employee mobility, including emerging applications, decision points, and implications for organizations and employees.
Talent Development
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 1:00–1:30 p.m. ET
Professor Brad Bell
This session will examine how AI is influencing talent development, including the design, delivery, and personalization of learning and development experiences.
Talent Analytics and Workforce Planning
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 1:00–1:30 p.m. ET
Professor John Hausknecht
This session will consider the use of AI in talent analytics and workforce planning, including opportunities to strengthen insights, forecasting, and workforce decision-making.
Potential topics of discussion
- Where is AI currently being applied across talent management?
- Which talent management use cases appear most promising?
- What risks and limitations should organizations consider?
- How can organizations balance efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and employee trust?
- What capabilities will HR professionals need to evaluate and use AI effectively?
- How might AI reshape talent management practices in the years ahead?