#21 Is AI coming for your job? - Luis Rodrigues, Lab49

Luis Rodrigues, Regional Head of Technology Middle East at Lab49, joins Margot Bletterie to discuss one of the biggest questions surrounding artificial intelligence: what happens to jobs as AI becomes more capable.The conversation explores how AI is changing knowledge work, consulting, engineering, analysis, customer support, and other professional roles. Rather than focusing on speculation, Luis shares practical examples of how companies are already reorganizing teams, automating workflows, and redefining the skills that remain valuable.What you’ll learn* How AI is changing entry-level and junior professional roles* Why task-based work is becoming easier to automate* Why problem-solving and business understanding are becoming more important than technical execution alone* How consulting firms and service businesses are adapting their business models* Which types of jobs may remain more resilient as AI capabilities improve* How professionals can stay relevant by learning to work with AI tools todayCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:10 Why AI is changing the future of work03:00 Which jobs may be affected first05:15 The challenge facing graduates and junior professionals07:20 What company layoffs reveal about AI adoption10:40 How consulting firms are adapting their business models12:15 Why business understanding matters more than tasks15:15 Why every professional should learn AI tools19:20 AI, automation and workflow transformation21:00 Which jobs may remain more resilient24:00 Final thoughts on the future of workCONNECT AND SUBSCRIBE:Learn more about Luis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lfrodrigues/Subscribe to The AI Social Club Podcast for more conversations with AI & data leadersWebsite: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d3XmTgIhXqim1r63a1yWHApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai-social-club/id1793045703LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-bletterie/https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club// the-ai-social-clubIf you found this episode valuable, like, share, and comment.It helps us reach more people and spark thoughtful conversations on AI and society.-You liked this episode? Share it around you, like it on the podcasting platform, give us feedback !You would like to be a sponsor of the AI Social Club? Contact us on LinkedInWe are on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ai-social-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaisocialclub/Find out more about The AI Social Club on our website: https://www.thesocialclub.ai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.