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As part of a transformation of our end-to-end recruitment process, we tested each stage for digital accessibility. Through this work, we discovered that digital accessibility and compliance are only part of creating a truly inclusive recruitment and employment experience. I\u2019ll share how we mapped and tested the recruitment journey, approached the introduction of AI throughout the process, adapted processes and policies, and ultimately began to rethink traditional roles and requirements to remove barriers to employment. 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