S233E15 - Inside the 2026 AI & Automation Benchmarks for HR

Episode Notes AI has become one of the biggest conversations in HR — but what’s actually happening inside organizations today? In this session, we unpack Phenom’s State of AI & Automation for HR: 2026 Benchmarks Report, sharing how organizations are using AI to automate hiring workflows, scale personalization, and augment human capability. We’ll explore maturity patterns across industries, highlight the real-world impact already being achieved — even at early adoption stages — and map the journey toward intelligent agents that operate responsibly and measurably. This is a data-driven conversation about the future of work and the pivotal role HR leaders play in guiding their organizations toward scalable AI productivity.