More Human Than Ever: How HR Can Redefine Work Through Adaptability and AI

In this episode of the Future Proof HR Podcast, Thomas Kunjappu, CEO of Cleary, sits down with Sabrina Sdao, Chief Growth Officer at Thursday Strategy and former corporate strategist at Deloitte, to discuss how organizations can thrive in the age of AI through adaptability and human-centered growth.With over a decade of experience advising companies on transformation, Sabrina shares how adaptability has become the single most important skill for every worker. From the C-suite to the front line. She explores how AI can free people from mundane tasks, allowing them to focus on creativity, problem-solving, and building more meaningful employee experiences.Sabrina also breaks down why HR must play a central role in guiding AI adoption, how to build a culture of adaptability from the top down, and what it takes to prepare Gen Z and early-career workers for an AI-driven future without losing essential human skills.Topics Discussed:Why adaptability is the meta-skill for the future of workHow HR can lead AI adoption through example and experimentationBuilding a culture that rewards learning, curiosity, and agilityThe balance between human skills and technical fluencyThe risks of skipping foundational learning in the AI eraMaking work more human through personalization and purposeHow HR can stay strategic amid economic volatilityAdditional Resources:Cleary’s AI-powered HR ChatbotFuture Proof HR CommunityConnect with Sabrina Sdao on LinkedIn