299: The Human Cost of AI in HR with Scott Stratten

Scott Stratten, speaker and author joins Punk Rock HR to talk about the hype, fear, and noise around AI in HR. Instead of focusing on tools, he asks why they exist in the first place and what they mean for the future of work. From AI bots in interviews to the risk of HR jobs disappearing in the next 24 months, Scott brings the truth. He calls for the act of slowing down, asking better questions, and remembering that HR’s role is to defend humanity at work. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why interviews with AI bots are dehumanizing for candidates The biggest red flags HR should watch for with AI adoption How “efficiency” is often a cover for economic cruelty Why HR jobs may vanish in 24–36 months without reinvention What a pre-mortem can teach us about slowing down AI adoption How referrals and relationships still drive most hiring Why universal basic income is entering the conversation The true value of HR: advocacy and human connection