How AI is Changing the HR Function with Shingai Manjengwa

In this episode, guest hosts Pauline James and David Creelman look at actions HR can take to support the onset of AI role in the organization. They dive into ways AI is enabling organizations to automate workflows and perform analyses not possible before the use of machine learning and deep language models. Their guest this time is Shingai Manjengwa, Head of AI Education at ChainML. Shingai also serves as a Board Member for The Institute on Governance and is the founder of Fireside Analytics Inc, an organization dedicated to providing education aimed at fostering data and tech literacy.Listen as Shingai shares her perspective on HR's role in regards to analytics and assessing the impact of the organisation and how they can support the strategic decisions that need to be made about how AI technology is evolving in terms of supporting productivity.Shingai has devoted much of her career to building the capability of organizations and individuals to adapt to new technology, including AI. She actively engages in contributing to crucial discussions regarding the responsible and ethical management of this technology at both the organizational and societal level. With her broad perspective and strong focus on enablement, we are excited to hear her guidance for the HR and leader community. "Questions for Shingai include:What are the steps you recommend organizations take to prepare themselves to take advantage of AI technologies effectively? There are several different views on how much AI will impact the workforce, including whether the number of roles displaced will be modest or massive, and how quickly this might all happen. What is your perspective on how AI will impact organizations? Do you have thoughts on the specific actions HR can take to support the assessment that's needed within an organization? The responsiveness that this will demand? What is your perspective on HR's role in regards to analytics and assessing the impact of the organization?How can HR support broader, more strategic decisions that need to be made about how AI technology should evolve in terms of supporting productivity?What is the importance of governance and what role should HR play? How is AI enabling organizations to automate work that they previously weren't able to or accomplish and complete functions and analysis that they weren't previously able to?Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here.Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletterCheck out our in-person events