Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 34: Lets talk about AI - the sessions at W@W and beyond

Paul and Sean sit down with Ryan on the WorldatWork Total Rewards '26 floor to explore how AI is reshaping work and rewards faster than most teams realize. Ryan shares how to use AI to amplify your skills, automate tedious tasks, and focus on what matters most. Learn how to build simple AI agents without coding, improve decision-making, and unlock creativity across your workflows. From refining emails to structuring jobs and turning ideas into data, this conversation is packed with practical ways to start small and scale impact. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Totally Rewarding Chats 01:37 Introduction to Ryan Berkey and AI in Total Rewards 03:11 The Role of AI in Enhancing Productivity 08:08 Personal Insights on AI Tools and Experiences 10:02 Challenges and Adaptations in AI Presentations 12:22 The Importance of Asking the Right Questions 18:35 AI as a Leveling Force in the Workplace 21:03 Starting Small with AI Initiatives 25:57 The Learning Curve of AI Utilization 28:30 Fixing HR with AI Solutions