TIDES ep 33 - Don’t Learn AI—Leverage It: A CHRO’s Playbook | ft. Laura Close

Yenza3 helps HR and business leaders adapt, adopt & thrive in the age of AI.👥 Connect with Shveta Malhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shvetamalhan/🌐 https://yenza3.com👥 Connect with Laura Close: https://www.linkedin.com/in/closelaura/👉 Learn more about Included: https://www.included.ai🎙️ In this episode of TIDES, host Shveta Malhan sits down with Laura Close, Co-founder of Included and SXSW Innovation Award winner, to challenge the myth that HR leaders need to become data scientists to benefit from A.I.Instead, Laura shares a bold, clear-eyed view: You don’t need to learn A.I.—you need to learn how to delegate to it.Together, they explore:✅ How CHROs can move from dashboard fatigue to decision-ready insights✅ Why AI-native platforms are rewriting the rules of people analytics✅ A simple 3-step playbook to start driving A.I. value in HR✅ How to build a compelling business case for A.I. without boiling the ocean✅ The one mindset shift every HR leader needs in this new eraWhether you're skeptical, curious, or already experimenting with A.I., this episode will leave you with actionable takeaways and a fresh perspective on how to lead through transformation.00:00 Navigating the AI Wave in HR02:28 The Importance of Data in HR Transformation05:20 AI as a Game Changer for CHROs08:02 The Power of AI-Native Platforms10:31 Bridging the Last Mile of Data13:25 Connecting People Data Beyond Basics16:15 The Role of AI in Skills-Based Hiring19:01 Building a Business Case for AI in HR21:36 Learning and Adapting in the AI Era24:35 The Future of Work and AI's Impact27:28 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions📩 Subscribe for more conversations on the future of work and people strategy.#AIinHR #CHROLeadership #PeopleAnalytics #FutureOfWork #TIDESPodcast #HRTech #AILeadership #WorkforceTransformation