Jose Cong, Chief People Officer at Humane

Embracing AI in HR: Insights from Jose Cong In this episode of the Built by People podcast, host welcomes Jose Cong, Chief People Officer at Humane, to discuss his 25-year career in HR, the evolution of HR roles, and how technology, especially AI, is reshaping the function. Jose shares his experiences from working with industry giants like NVIDIA, Apple, and Nest Labs, highlighting pivotal moments in his career. He elaborates on the importance of strategic planning in HR, leveraging data, and the transformative impact of AI in automating tasks, thereby enhancing overall efficiency and allowing HR professionals to be more present and human-centric in their roles. Jose emphasizes that AI will not replace jobs but will optimize outputs, urging HR leaders to embrace AI for improved business impact. 00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast 00:44 Welcoming Jose Cong 00:57 Jose Cong's Career Journey 04:11 The Role of HR Today and Its Evolution 05:12 Strategic HR Planning and Decision Making 09:46 Technological Advancements in HR 14:46 The Importance of Data in HR 15:43 Embracing AI in HR 17:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts