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Part 2 of The Chad & Cheese AI Sessions featuring Tyler Weeks, Managing Vice President of Technology, Analytics, and Research at Marriott International, as he examines the real-world return on investment of AI in HR and talent acquisition.

In this direct and insightful conversation, Tyler challenges common assumptions about automation, productivity, and efficiency—pushing past abstract promises to uncover the measurable impact AI can (and can’t) deliver at scale.

Key discussion points include:

- Why the true ROI of AI isn’t measured in “time saved,” but in tangible financial outcomes

- How automation can streamline operations, yet employees still report feeling busier than ever

- Why AI is unlikely to significantly elevate top performers—but can dramatically accelerate the effectiveness of new or inexperienced talent

- How the combination of shared services and smarter staffing models is driving cost savings and operational transformation

Tyler also explores the provocative idea that building teams of solid “B players” augmented by AI may, in some cases, be a more effective and scalable strategy than relying on elusive top-tier talent.

This episode offers a pragmatic blueprint for organizations seeking to translate AI investment into actual business value—grounded in data, not hype.