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Today’s briefing covers seven signals HR leaders should pay attention to right now, from Gallup’s latest AI adoption data to the rise of AI as layoff narrative, the shift toward precision hiring, the redesign of entry-level work, and why compensation may be the next major governance battleground. Johannes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/ FullStack HR: https://www.fullstackhr.io Sources: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/704225/rising-adoption-spurs-workforce-changes.aspx https://www.hrdive.com/news/companies-hiring-and-firing-2026/809286/ https://fortune.com/2026/04/20/ai-layoff-trap-cutting-headcount-could-backfire/ https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/talent-acquisition/talent-acquisition-management-trends-2026 https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/03/how-ai-is-changing-the-nature-of-entry-level-work/ https://hrexecutive.com/ai-hiring-is-creating-a-sea-of-sameness/ https://www.hrdive.com/news/hr-teams-cautiously-experiment-ai-setting-worker-pay/817015/

In today's episode: MetLife's 2026 study reveals 61% of employees are concerned about AI risks, while ActivTrak data shows AI adoption hit 80% but is amplifying workloads rather than reducing them. Plus: why only 20% of workers view AI as a colleague, and what Accenture's new AI-for-promotion policy signals about the future.🔗 Sources:• MetLife 2026 Employee Benefit Trends Study• ActivTrak State of the Workplace 2026• Slingshot/Gartner AI Adoption Survey• HROne AI in HR 2026 Research• DataCamp 2026 State of Data & AI Literacy Report• Accenture AI proficiency mandate• Meta layoffs reporting (Reuters, BI)👤 Connect with Johannes:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/Newsletter: https://www.fullstackhr.ioThis show is entirely AI-generated. Brought to you by Johannes Sundlo and Prorio AI.

Oracle plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs to fund AI infrastructure. Anthropic reveals which jobs are most exposed. February jobs report shows invisible layoff dynamics. Plus: European data suggests a different path forward.In this episode:- Oracle's 8-10B layoff plan to fund 156B OpenAI partnership- Anthropic's observed exposure research: programmers at 75 percent, customer service at 70 percent- Why the most AI-exposed workers earn 47 percent more than average- February jobs report: 92K jobs lost, hiring down 63 percent YoY- ECB study shows AI-investing European firms hiring MORE- Harvard finding: 56 percent wage premium for AI-skilled workers- SHRM data: 51 percent of orgs now use AI in recruitingSources: Bloomberg, Anthropic Research, Fortune, ECB Blog, Harvard Business Review, SHRM Talent Trends ReportConnect with Johannes: linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo | fullstackhr.io

The AI & HR Morning Brief — March 3, 2026Block just laid off 40% of its workforce, and CEO Jack Dorsey explicitly blamed AI. But is it really that simple? We explore the messy middle ground between AI hype and AI doom.In this episode:• Block's 4,000 layoffs and what the data actually shows• Goldman Sachs pushes back on AI job apocalypse predictions• The rise of "AI washing" — using AI as an excuse for layoffs• Why fitness instructors and real estate agents prove the doomsayers wrong🔗 Sources:• FullStack HR: 4,000 People Fired for AI. I Have Thoughts. https://www.fullstackhr.io/p/4000-people-fired-for-ai-i-have-thoughts• Goldman Sachs via Investopedia https://www.investopedia.com/how-ai-could-destroy-4-million-jobs-per-year-and-not-kill-the-labor-market-11916348• HR Digest: What Is AI Washing? https://www.thehrdigest.com/what-is-ai-washing-and-why-has-it-been-linked-to-layoffs/🎙️ Hosted by Johannes Sundlo🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/📰 Newsletter: https://www.fullstackhr.io

Jack Dorsey cuts 40% of Block's workforce, explicitly blaming AI — stock jumps 25%. The same day, C3 AI fires 26% citing "100x productivity gains." A federal judge rules AI-generated documents aren't protected by attorney-client privilege. And Payscale data shows 55% of employers want AI skills but won't pay more for them.🔗 Connect with Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/📰 FullStack HR Newsletter: https://www.fullstackhr.ioSources:• Block layoffs (Reuters): https://www.reuters.com/business/blocks-fourth-quarter-profit-rises-announces-over-4000-job-cuts-2026-02-26/• C3 AI layoffs (CIO): https://www.cio.com/article/4138095/• AI & attorney-client privilege (HR Morning): https://www.hrmorning.com/news/generative-ai-hr-attorney-client• Payscale AI skills report (CBS News): https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ai-skills-in-demand-no-pay-premium-payscale/

In this episode: Deutsche Bank's own AI predicts finance job disruption, Google economists challenge Stanford's entry-level employment research, Microsoft's Brad Smith on upleveling engineers, Uber CEO's 10-year prediction, game industry students' fear crisis, India's global lead in AI hiring acceptance, and more.🔗 Sources:• Deutsche Bank dbLumina: https://www.resultsense.com/news/2026-02-23-deutsche-bank-ai-finance-jobs• Charter (Stanford vs Google debate): https://www.charterworks.com/how-much-is-ai-hurting-entry-level-hiring/• Microsoft Brad Smith: https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/news/microsoft-brad-smith-ai-software-engineers-jobs-impact-2026-02-23-1031370• Uber CEO / Fortune: https://fortune.com/2026/02/23/uber-ceo-dara-khosrowshahi-robotaxis-autonomous-vehicles-diary-of-a-ceo-podcast/• GDC 2026 Report: https://gdconf.com/article/gdc-2026-state-of-the-game-industry-reveals-impact-of-layoffs-generative-ai-and-more/• Indeed (India AI acceptance): https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/careers/news/is-ai-the-future-of-hiring-india-is-already-acting-like-it-is/articleshow/128710683.cms• iCIMS job seekers: https://www.webpronews.com/the-ai-powered-job-hunt-how-the-smartest-applicants-are-quietly-rewriting-the-rules-of-hiring-in-2025/• Riviera Partners AI Hiring Blueprint: https://huntscanlon.com/ai-hiring-in-2026-talent-pay-readiness/👤 Johannes Sundlo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/📬 FullStack HR: https://www.fullstackhr.io

Fed Governor warns of AI "doomsday" scenario, The Guardian launches worker series on AI anxiety, HROne Summit declares AI governance a leadership mandate, and Gen Z flocks to AI-proof trade jobs.Stories covered:• Federal Reserve Governor Barr's three AI scenarios• Guardian's "Reworked" series on AI and worker movements• HROne AI Summit 2026 key findings• Viral HR product manager on AI as "restructuring excuse"• AI-powered internal talent mobility• GoProfiles: Two-speed HR transformation report• Gartner: 40% of agentic AI projects will fail by 2027• Gen Z trades hiring surge (UK data)• Junior Achievement teen optimism disconnectLinks:🔗 Johannes Sundlo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/🔗 FullStack HR: https://www.fullstackhr.io🔗 Fed speech: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/barr20260217a.htm🔗 Fortune on Fed scenarios: https://fortune.com/2026/02/19/3-scenarios-for-ai-michael-barr-federal-reserve-governor/🔗 Guardian Reworked: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/series/reworked🔗 HROne AI Summit 2026: https://startupnews.fyi/2026/02/19/hrone-ai-summit-2026-concludes-reframing-ai-in-hr-as-a-leadership-mandate-rather-than-a-technology-trend/🔗 Viral HR manager clip: https://theindependent.sg/hr-product-manager-reveals-companies-use-ai-pips-and-rto-policy-as-an-excuse-to-push-out-employees/🔗 AI & internal talent mobility: https://hrexecutive.com/the-ai-advantage-how-hr-can-spot-overlooked-talent-already-on-the-payroll/🔗 GoProfiles two-speed HR: https://www.goprofiles.io/blog/ai-implementation-in-hr-2026-two-speed-transformation/🔗 Gartner on agentic AI: https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-06-25-gartner-predicts-over-40-percent-of-agentic-ai-projects-will-be-canceled-by-end-of-2027🔗 Gen Z trades surge: https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/gen-z-employment-businesses-government-b1271580.html🔗 Junior Achievement survey: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/18/as-ai-puts-the-squeeze-on-entry-level-jobs-teens-remain-optimistic.html

Note: This podcast is AI-generated, produced by Johannes Sundlo, Europe's leading voice on AI adoption for HR. In today's episode: Colorado AI law and EU AI Act compliance dates, PwC junior training paradox, and a bipartisan AI skills tax credit bill. Connect with Johannes Sundlo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/ and subscribe to FullStack HR: https://www.fullstackhr.io/

In this episode, we cover 7 major stories reshaping HR and recruitment:1. SHRM reports HR job demand is down 20%+ from pre-pandemic levels while AI skills requirements surge2. New Cangrade research reveals the 5 soft skills that 83% of AI roles demand3. "Reverse recruiting" — why job seekers are paying up to $15K to have others apply for them4. The Pentagon adds ChatGPT to its enterprise AI platform for 3 million personnel5. OpenAI's consultant hiring spree and what it means for enterprise AI adoption6. UK legal analysis warns of GDPR and discrimination risks in AI recruitment7. Johannes Sundlo's latest FullStack HR article on the dangerous gap between AI capability and organizational realityConnect with Johannes Sundlo:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/📧 Newsletter: https://www.fullstackhr.ioSources:- SHRM: Demand for HR Workers Down Amid AI Adoption https://www.hrdive.com/news/demand-for-hr-workers-is-down-amid-ai-adoption-shrm/811923/- Cangrade: 5 Soft Skills for Success in the AI Era https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/10/3235440/0/en/New-Cangrade-Research-What-200-AI-Job-Postings-Reveal-about-the-Skills-AI-Can-t-Replace.html- HR Executive: Reverse Recruiting https://hrexecutive.com/15k-to-land-a-job-what-hr-can-make-of-reverse-recruiting/- DefenseScoop: Pentagon Adding ChatGPT https://defensescoop.com/2026/02/09/pentagon-adding-chatgpt-to-enterprise-generative-ai-platform/- OpenAI's AI Consultant Hiring Spree https://www.nowadais.com/openai-ai-consultant-hiring-enterprise-adoption/- Davidson Morris: AI Recruitment Legal Risks https://www.davidsonmorris.com/ai-recruitment/- FullStack HR: HR, We Have a Problem https://www.fullstackhr.io/p/hr-we-have-a-problem

Harvard Business School reveals Americans are surprisingly open to AI automation—but draw the line at certain professions. The Atlantic warns America is not ready for AI job displacement. Plus: AI detectors now flag AI-written resumes.🔗 Johannes Sundlo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/📧 FullStack HR Newsletter: https://fullstackhr.io📝 HR, We Have a Problem: https://fullstackhr.io/hr-we-have-a-problem/Sources:- Harvard Business School: Public Attitudes Toward AI Automation- The Atlantic: America Is Not Ready for What AI Will Do to Jobs- CBS News: AI Detectors Flag AI-Written Resumes

The recruiting game fundamentally changed in 2026. This episode explores the rise of human-AI partnership in hiring, why skills-based hiring is exploding, and how to balance AI efficiency with human judgment.🔗 Johannes Sundlo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/📧 FullStack HR Newsletter: https://fullstackhr.ioSources:• ATSOnDemand - Human-AI Partnership in Talent Acquisition: https://power.atsondemand.com/top-ai-recruiting-trends-2026-the-rise-of-human-ai-partnership-in-talent-acquisition/• SmartHR - Talent Acquisition Trends 2026: https://smarthr.co.in/talent-acquisition-trends-2026-ai-skills-based-hiring-and-beyond/

Here's a number that should stop you in your tracks: 55,000. That's how many jobs were explicitly attributed to AI layoffs in 2025—twelve times higher than two years ago.But while some companies are cutting, Cognizant just announced they're hiring 24-25,000 fresh graduates, crediting AI as the reason they can hire more.Today's episode explores:The AI jobs paradox: replacement vs. amplificationWhy 40% have adopted AI but only 18% track ROI (Thomson Reuters 2026)How companies without metrics default to headcount cutsThe Cognizant model: AI as capability multiplierWhat HR leaders can do to be on the right side of this equationSources:Challenger, Gray & ChristmasThomson Reuters 2026 AI ReportFollow Johannes Sundlo on LinkedIn | Subscribe to FullStack HRThis episode is AI-generated and produced by Johannes Sundlo, Europe's leading voice on AI adoption for HR.

Good morning! Today's episode covers:Gartner Reality Check: Only 1 in 50 AI investments deliver transformational valueOpenAI Frontier: Enterprise AI agents connecting to Salesforce, Workday, and moreWorkday AI Agents: Automating payroll and performance reviewsLegal Storm: Pending lawsuits against Workday and Eightfold AI on algorithmic hiringLinkedIn Research: 79-81% of recruiters say AI has changed hiringTalent Market: 87% of tech leaders confident, 163% YoY jump in AI/ML engineer postingsSources mentioned in this episode:HBR: 9 Trends Shaping Work in 2026FullStack HR NewsletterFollow Johannes Sundlo on LinkedIn for daily insights on AI and HR.This episode is AI-generated and produced by Johannes Sundlo, Europe's leading voice on AI adoption for HR.

Monday's top stories: Gartner says only 1 in 50 AI investments deliver transformational value. OpenAI launches Frontier, an enterprise platform that could disrupt Salesforce and Workday. AI agents are now handling payroll, promotions, and layoffs. And $6.24B in HR tech funding is on a collision course with lawsuits alleging algorithmic discrimination.🔗 Connect with Johannes Sundlo:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundloNewsletter: fullstackhr.io📚 Sources:• HBR: 9 Trends Shaping Work in 2026• LinkedIn Research: AI in Recruitment• OpenAI Frontier Launch• Fortune: OpenAI Frontier• AI Hiring Tools Legal Reckoning• 2026 Tech Hiring (Robert Half)• FullStack HR: Why Do We Expect Bosses to Care?

LinkedIn's new research reveals AI-powered hiring is now standard practice across Asia-Pacific, with recruiters saving 4+ hours per role. But Gartner's sobering analysis shows only 1 in 50 AI investments deliver transformational value. We also cover the 163% surge in AI job postings, Belgium research on hidden bias in hiring algorithms, and Johannes Sundlo's provocative question: Would an AI be a better boss than yours?Connect with Johannes Sundlo:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/📰 FullStack HR Newsletter: https://www.fullstackhr.ioSources mentioned in this episode:LinkedIn AI Recruitment ResearchHarvard Business Review — 9 Trends Shaping Work in 2026Robert Half — 2026 Tech Job Market TrendsMashable — Top 5 Fastest-Growing AI JobsAI Hiring Bias Research (Belgium)FullStack HR — Why Do We Expect Bosses to Care?Morrison Foerster — Limiting Worker Surveillance Risks

This week on AI & HR Morning Brief:The Execution Gap — Only 15% of HR leaders have a defined plan for their workforce challenges, despite 98% saying high business impact (Paylocity)Half the Workforce at Zero — 49% of workers have never used AI at work. Leaders use it 2x more than individual contributors (Gallup Q4 2025)The Ambassador Effect — When employees lead AI pilots, time-to-market improves 25% and positive attitudes jump from 24% to 71% (McKinsey)This episode is AI-generated and brought to you by Johannes Sundlo, Europe's leading voice on AI adoption for HR.Links:Johannes Sundlo on LinkedInFullStack HR NewsletterPaylocity Workforce TrendsGallup AI Adoption Q4 2025Employee-Led AI Adoption

Major Workday AI discrimination lawsuit with March 7 deadline affects millions. Plus APAC recruiters embrace AI tools, Indian market flooded with AI-generated applications, and the ironic launch of Rent a Human where AI agents hire people. Created by Johannes Sundlo.

Today: 67% of workers worried about AI job loss, tech giants paying $400k for AI evangelists, RentAHuman lets AI hire humans, Eightfold AI lawsuit, and Upwork reports AI skills demand doubled. Created by Johannes Sundlo, one of the world's leading experts on AI and organizations.

Big shifts in AI governance and tech unfold this week. Here's what leaders need to know in under five minutes.- Europe doubles down on responsible AI with accountability, governance, and scalable solutions to stay competitive.- AI agents risk without oversight: 1.5M deployed, over half unmanaged; leaders must implement ongoing guardrails.- Vercel CEO AI impact on coding: automation shifts software development, prompting rethink of AI-resilient tech investments.- AI Today in 5 roundup highlights strategy, security, and a buy versus build debate amid regulatory volatility.- Economy and workforce: AI's macro effects on trade and leadership guide planning and talent development.Sources:- EU AI summit summary https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/prleap-2026-2-5-between-autonomy-and-alliance-akkodis-and-politico-convene-decision-makers-for-the-future-of-ai-made-in-europe- AI Today in 5 update https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ai-today-in-5-february-4-2026-the-saa-90033/- Rogue AI risk alert https://www.cio.com/article/4127774/1-5-million-ai-agents-are-at-risk-of-going-rogue-2.html- Dana Peterson talk https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/the-next-generation-of-business-ai-and-other-emerging-forces-dana-peterson- AI Today in 5 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMHVUkRugiIAdd me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/

Today’s AI headlines for leaders in under five minutes. Quick signals to shape strategy, not just tech.- Cisco AI Summit 2026 focuses on turning AI from experiment to scalable, secure business with governance.- Ethical governance and human collaboration discuss redefining culture and accountability across industries.- AI Finance Leadership Summit highlights shifts in workflows and proactive reskilling.- Policy, regulation, and talent signals from hearings and surveys underline strategy alignment.Sources:- Cisco AI Summit 2026: Where AI Decisions Begin Today - https://economictimes.com/ai/ai-insights/cisco-ai-summit-2026-where-the-worlds-ai-decisions-begin-today/articleshow/127876827.cms- AI Finance Leadership Summit 2026 Overview - https://www.aninews.in/news/business/ai-finance-leadership-summit-2026-brings-industry-leaders-and-learners-together-for-clarity-on-the-future-of-finance-careers-in-ai-era20260203121053- Annual Letter Road to 2045 - https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/media-center/press-releases/2026/02/annual-letter-road-to-2045- Cisco AI Summit 2026: Defining What Comes Next - https://economictimes.com/ai/ai-insights/cisco-ai-summit-2026-brings-the-worlds-most-influential-ai-leaders-together-to-define-what-comes-next/articleshow/127842054.cms- What AI Leaders Were Saying at Davos 2026 - https://theaiinsider.tech/2026/01/25/what-ai-leaders-were-saying-at-davos-2026/- Internet2 Leaders Share Predictions for 2026 AI Turning Points - https://internet2.edu/internet2-leaders-share-predictions-for-2026-ai-turning-points/- AI Today in 5 Feb 3 2026: The AI Undergrad Degree Edition - https://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/ai-today-in-5-february-3-2026-the-ai-undergrad-degree-edition/- Executives Hyped for AI Revenue but Unclear How - https://www.cio.com/article/4123883/executives-hyped-for-ai-revenue-but-unclear-how.html- Cisco Announces Its Second Annual AI Summit - https://investor.cisco.com/news/news-details/2026/Cisco-Announces-its-Second-Annual-AI-Summit-Featuring-the-Builders-of-the-AI-Economy/default.aspx- Building the AI-Ready America: Adopting AI at Work - https://edworkforce.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=413056Add me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/

Rapid shifts in AI policy and leadership demand your attention in minutes. Here's what leaders should know today.- Regulatory flux: California Frontier AI Act and a DOJ AI Litigation Task Force create new compliance audits and governance needs.- Leadership moves: Pentagon CDAO Cameron Stanley; UK CAIO Kalbir Sohi signal board-level AI priority and need to upskill.- Trust and governance: Regulators' trust and EU Digital Competition Playbook push robust governance for AI agents and workforce integration.- AI autonomy and ethics: 76% of leaders prioritize AI agents; 81% in live pilots; governance-by-design is essential.Sources:- AI Legal Watch — January 2026: https://www.bakerbotts.com/thought-leadership/publications/2026/january/ai-legal-watch---january- CAIOs on the Move — January 2026: https://aileaderscouncil.org/caios-on-the-move-january-2026/- HB How Executives Are Thinking About AI Heading Into 2026: https://hbr.org/2026/01/hb-how-executives-are-thinking-about-ai-heading-into-2026- AI Today in 5 Building Regulatory Trust: https://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/ai-today-in-5-january-30-2026-the-building-regulatory-trust-edition/- Artificial Intelligence and the Great Divergence: https://www.whitehouse.gov/research/2026/01/artificial-intelligence-and-the-great-divergence/Add me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jsundlo/