AI+HI Project

AI is transforming the creative landscape, but can it truly elevate your work, or just add noise? Jeff Clanagan, President & Chief Distribution Officer of Kevin Hart’s multi-media platform Hartbeat, reveals how top teams harness AI to slash busywork and unlock new creative possibilities. By setting clear boundaries, they ensure technology never overshadows human originality, taste, or strategic vision. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz   ---  Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r 

Walmart’s AI and People Analytics leader examines why AI-driven productivity gains could reshape the career ladder, Gartner finds entry-level hiring is declining, Fiverr shifts toward higher-value work as AI absorbs routine tasks, and more.

AI adoption doesn't fail because of the technology;, it fails when employees don't trust how it's being introduced. Woody Woodward, chief coaching officer at BetterUp, explains why leaders should replace broad AI usage mandates with focused, team-driven experimentation. Woodward also shares practical strategies for introducing AI thoughtfully, earning employee trust, and empowering teams to make AI work for them rather than against them.  Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz   ---  Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r 

Get our scoop on the top AI headlines based on insights from SHRM’s AI+HI Executive in Residence, Nichol Bradford: Google sheds new light on AI's role at work, Anthropic weighs in on unemployment, unions strengthen worker protections, and more.

Most organizations are using AI, but few are capturing what actually works. Dana Scarcella, principal consultant at Compass HRC, explains why prompt libraries are becoming a competitive advantage. Scarcella shares practical guidance on creating, organizing, and governing prompt libraries, plus how they can transform scattered AI experiments into repeatable workflows.    With The AI+HI Project’s weekly newsletter, video and audio podcasts, in-depth feature stories, expert perspectives on the latest news, and more curated content, senior leaders and HR executives can gain first-hand insights to innovate toward a brighter future. On the weekly podcast, visionaries from the worlds of business, tech, and HR join alternating hosts, Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and insights officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI as they offer actionable strategies and practical advice to help you stay ahead of the topics and trends that are redefining the workplace of tomorrow. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/vvpyid ---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r  Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz   ---  Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r 

Get our scoop on the top AI headlines: China takes a different approach to protecting workers from AI, software engineers adapt to an evolving job market, Mark Cuban weighs in on AI-driven job losses, and more.

As organizations race to adopt AI, many employees feel like they're falling behind. But  ⁠Alicia Sanchez⁠, Chief AI Officer at MPF Federal, says the biggest challenge isn't a lack of technical skill — it's a lack of confidence. Sanchez explains why organizations must focus on building trust, psychological safety, and a culture of experimentation before expecting meaningful AI adoption.    With The AI+HI Project’s weekly newsletter, video and audio podcasts, in-depth feature stories, expert perspectives on the latest news, and more curated content, senior leaders and HR executives can gain first-hand insights to innovate toward a brighter future. On the weekly podcast, visionaries from the worlds of business, tech, and HR join alternating hosts, Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and insights officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI as they offer actionable strategies and practical advice to help you stay ahead of the topics and trends that are redefining the workplace of tomorrow. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: ⁠https://shrm.co/vvpyid⁠ ---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: ⁠https://shrm.co/coy63r⁠  Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: ⁠https://shrm.co/voegyz⁠   ---  Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters

For the past two years, most AI discussions have focused on tools and productivity. This week's stories focus on something larger: organizational design. As AI takes on more coordination, analysis, and operational work, companies are beginning to rethink management structures, workforce needs, hiring processes, and the boundaries of accountability. The question is no longer how AI fits into the organization. It is how the organization changes around AI.

Many organizations are racing to adopt AI, but Reena Gupta, founder and CEO of AI learning and development platform Wisdocity, says they're asking the wrong questions. Discover why workforce planning should focus less on jobs and more on skills, how AI can reveal hidden talent, and what leaders can do to help employees adapt and thrive amid constant change. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

Get our scoop on the top AI headlines: Microsoft and Nvidia signal that AI can still be more expensive than human labor, PwC reports growing demand and pay premiums for workers with AI and human skills, and more.

Organizations are rushing to deploy AI coaching tools, but Jack Gottlieb, the CEO of strategic consultancy Total Solutions Group, warns against treating AI as the starting point. Gottlieb explains why leaders should use AI to amplify — not replace — human judgment, how daily reflection can prevent "agent overload," and the three-part framework he believes will define successful AI-powered leadership development. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

Get our scoop on the top AI headlines: Schneider Electric and Goldman Sachs weigh in on what AI will do to jobs, OpenAI and Anthropic debate the risks of workforce disruption, and more.

Is AI misrepresenting HR’s influence? Andrea Henderson, partner at leadership consulting firm DHR Global, unpacks how HR fuels culture change and talent optimization. Henderson highlights that the data AI is trained on often overlooks HR’s hidden work — such as managing corporate reputation, driving culture change, and optimizing talent — which are essential for business success. With The AI+HI Project’s weekly newsletter, video and audio podcasts, in-depth feature stories, expert perspectives on the latest news, and more curated content, senior leaders and HR executives can gain first-hand insights to innovate toward a brighter future. On the weekly podcast, visionaries from the worlds of business, tech, and HR join alternating hosts, Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and insights officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI, as they offer actionable strategies and practical advice to help you stay ahead of the topics and trends that are redefining the workplace of tomorrow. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/vvpyid ---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

Get our scoop on the top AI headlines: Meta restructures around AI, Elon Musk’s court loss, colleges may be falling short, the Pope and Anthropic join forces, and more.

This episode is sponsored by Paylocity. Learn more at Paylocity.com/ONE. From candidate sourcing to internal talent marketplaces, AI is transforming how organizations find and elevate talent. Rachel Graham, strategic solutions consultant and advisor at Oracle, explains how HR leaders can activate AI responsibly, improve quality, and expand opportunity — all without losing the human touch. Explore the next wave of talent management. With The AI+HI Project’s weekly newsletter, video and audio podcasts, in-depth feature stories, expert perspectives on the latest news, and more curated content, senior leaders and HR executives can gain first-hand insights to innovate toward a brighter future. On the weekly podcast, visionaries from the worlds of business, tech, and HR join alternating hosts, Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and insights officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI as they offer actionable strategies and practical advice to help you stay ahead of the topics and trends that are redefining the workplace of tomorrow. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/vvpyid ---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

Despite rapid adoption, most organizations struggle to realize AI’s full value due to structural and process constraints.

Machines are learning to listen — and it’s changing how we interact with AI. Adam Cheyer, AI pioneer and the cofounder of Siri, reveals how Apple’s virtual assistant has shaped AI’s evolution. Cheyer shares how interpreting messy, ambiguous language laid the groundwork for Siri’s ability to build trust through accuracy, transparency, and user control. With The AI+HI Project’s weekly newsletter, video and audio podcasts, in-depth feature stories, expert perspectives on the latest news, and more curated content, senior leaders and HR executives can gain first-hand insights to innovate toward a brighter future. On the weekly podcast, visionaries from the worlds of business, tech, and HR join alternating hosts, Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and insights officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI as they offer actionable strategies and practical advice to help you stay ahead of the topics and trends that are redefining the workplace of tomorrow. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/vvpyid ---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

AI adoption is transforming workplaces by altering job roles and productivity. Understand the impact on companies and markets in this detailed analysis.

In this special episode recorded live at The AI+HI Project 2026 in San Francisco, hosts Alex Alonso, chief knowledge officer at SHRM, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive in residence for AI+HI, reflect on the rapid growth and evolution of our event, now in its third year. What began as a conversation shaped by uncertainty has shifted into one defined by action, as HR leaders move from fear of AI to actively implementing solutions and driving strategy within their organizations. Drawing from conversations with leaders and innovators at the event, Alonso and Bradford explore the rise of human-centered AI, the importance of maintaining employee well-being as the technology advances, and HR’s expanding role in ensuring AI’s responsible, effective adoption. They also unpack how AI is reshaping teamwork, performance management, and organizational design — ushering in a future built on more dynamic, multi-team systems. Looking ahead, they discuss what it means to operate in a world with fewer capacity constraints — and why the next challenge for leaders won’t just be doing more, but deciding what matters most. With The AI+HI Project’s weekly newsletter, video and audio podcasts, in-depth feature stories, expert perspectives on the latest news, and more curated content, senior leaders and HR executives can gain first-hand insights to innovate toward a brighter future. On the weekly podcast, visionaries from the worlds of business, tech, and HR join alternating hosts, Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and insights officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI as they offer actionable strategies and practical advice to help you stay ahead of the topics and trends that are redefining the workplace of tomorrow. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/vvpyid ---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

The AI shift is unfolding unevenly across workers, policy, and roles—here’s what’s changing first. We’ve turned the biggest AI headlines of the week into a short, AI-powered podcast — so you can get up to speed, fast. This week: The AI shift is unfolding unevenly across workers, policy, and roles. Here’s what’s changing first.