Organization: Human Resources
Department: Talent Acquisition
The purpose of this Recruitment Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy (“Policy”) is to establish requirements for candidates and to inform candidates of Varsity Brands’ use of Artificial Intelligence during the recruiting process. As used in this Policy, “Artificial Intelligence” is defined as computer systems, computer programs and/or machines that are programed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as analyzing, learning, creating, and problem solving. Examples of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) tools are ChatGPT, CoPilot and Gemini, and applicant tracking systems.
Candidate Use
Candidates for employment positions with Varsity Brands (including all Varsity Brands subsidiary and affiliated companies) must be accurate and truthful throughout the recruitment process. Tools (including AI) may be used to format or assist you, but you cannot use these tools to misrepresent your skills and experience. No tools (including AI) are permitted to be used for plagiarism or misrepresentations of skills and experience to respond to interview questions, draft or edit writing samples, while participating in live recruiter screenings, or during interviews.
Candidates’ recording any part of the recruiting process and candidates’ use of third-party resources (e.g., communicating with another person) during the screening and interviewing process is not permitted, except where required as a reasonable accommodation or otherwise permitted by law.
Varsity Brands is committed to fostering an inclusive hiring environment. Candidates may be permitted to use assistive technologies, interpreters, communication aids, or alternative formats, including AI, as an accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). If you need an accommodation at any point, please contact your recruiter or email people@varsitybrands.com for assistance. We will only request information necessary to process your accommodation and will keep it confidential consistent with law.
Candidates must acknowledge their compliance with this Policy. Failure to comply with this Policy may result in disqualification from the recruiting process.
Company Use
At Varsity Brands, we are committed to integrity, authenticity, and fairness in every step of our hiring process. We believe in evaluating candidates based on their genuine skills, experiences, and character. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the candidate experience and improve operational efficiency, we utilize AI tools to provide administrative support during the application and interview process . Please note that all hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams, and AI is not used as part of the decision-making process.
We value your individuality and are committed to ensuring that every candidate is evaluated thoughtfully and equitably.
If you have any questions about this Policy, require clarification on this Policy, or need an accommodation please contact your recruiter or email people@varsitybrands.com for assistance.
