Episodes tagged: AI

Skills-based Hiring and AI Making Gen Z Think Again About College

In this episode Steve discusses how the combination of AI adoption and the increasing popular trend of “skills-based” hiring are making some Gen Z students and graduates question the value and need for the traditional four-year college degree as a necessary step in their career progression.

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Defining the Skills that Matter in the Age of AI

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed engage with Caitlin McGregor, CEO of Plum, to discuss the innovative approach of Plum in assessing durable skills and the impact of AI on the workforce.

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Key Takeaways from Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index Report

In this episode Steve shares key insights from Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index Report – which forecasts people and AI Agents working more closely than ever, and the potential evolution of the Org Chart to the “Work Chart”.

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When AI is Really Just an Office Full of Offshore Workers

In this episode Steve shares news about a fintech startup that claimed to use AI to automate e-commerce processes, but it turns out the AI was really just an office full of offshore workers manually facilitating the transactions.

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HR Means Business: Increasing HR’s Impact in Facilitating Change

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks to Lucy Adams, former HR Director and author of the books HR Disrupted and The HR Change Toolkit, about dealing with disruption and emerging trends, and how to help bring about change in organisations.

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AI and The Next Era of HR with ADP

In this episode of the HR Happy Hour, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Naomi Lariviere from ADP to discuss the evolving landscape of HR technology, particularly focusing on AI and its implications for HR professionals.

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Survey Reveals How the Public’s vs. The Expert’s Views on Artificial Intelligence Differ

In this episode Steve shares how a recent Pew Research report shows some pretty important differences in how Artificial Intelligence is viewed by the general public compared to the views of AI experts. Experts are generally more positive about AI and feel it will eliminate fewer jobs overall than does the public – leading to potential challenges for organizations seeking to deploy AI widely in their companies.

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HR’s Role in Managing and Developing the Workforce of the Future

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Andrew Spence, also known as the Workforce Futurist, about his latest research and writing on current workforce trends and a look ahead to some of the features – and challenges – of the future workforce.

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The Pursuit of Humanity: AI and People Creating Truly Diverse Workplaces

In this episode, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Torin Ellis to discuss the critical topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

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New Paychex Survey Shows Small Businesses are Optimistic about AI

In this episode, Steve shares data from the 2025 Paychex State of Small Business AI Report , which shows that small businesses are embracing AI technology, adopting AI for important business functions like HR and recruiting, and plan to invest in these technologies in the next year.

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