The Next Phase of AI at Work: From Copilots to Agents

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!AI copilots have dominated the conversation in workplace technology for the past two years, promising to make employees more productive by helping them write, summarize, and analyze faster. But that phase of AI may already be evolving into something much bigger.In this episode, Steve explores the shift from generative AI and workflow automation to agentic AI. These are AI systems that don’t just assist people, but actually execute work. Drawing on insights from a recent analyst session with Chris Leone at Oracle, we break down what this shift means for HR leaders, business executives, and the future of enterprise software.Because the real question is no longer whether your systems have AI. It’s whether they can safely and intelligently do the work.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report hereThe HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.