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AI+HI Project
by SHRM
SHRM’s The AI+HI Project is the podcast that gives senior leaders and executives the deep insights, actionable strategies, and practical advice they need to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) combined with human intelligence (HI). Each week, visionaries from the worlds of business, tech, and HR join alternating hosts Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and insights officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI, for engaging discussions to keep you innovating toward a brighter future.
Episodes
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Big Bets vs. Bad Bets: AI Lessons from the C-Suite
What’s the real barrier to AI adoption in HR? Discover how DeRetta Rhodes, EVP and CPO at the Atlanta Braves, and Kathleen Pierson, CHRO at Appen City Solutions, explore experimentation cultures and bottom-up thinking that is reshaping work without replacing humanity. Learn why getting frontline...
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Quick Hits in AI News: Harvard Explains the Layoff Delay, McKinsey's 11 Million Career Switch
Get our scoop on the top AI headlines based on insights from SHRM’s AI+HI Executive in Residence, Nichol Bradford: Anthropic maps how much physical work robots can realistically take on today, McKinsey projects 41 million new jobs against 36 million lost by 2035, and more.
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Where AI Belongs in a Workplace Investigation
The process of organizing emails, reports, and interview notes into a coherent investigation report can be time consuming and open to human error. Jackie Schafer founder and CEO of Clearbrief.ai — a litigation platform and organization that’s part of SHRM Labs' WorkplaceTech Accelerator program…
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Quick Hits in AI News: California’s AI ‘Off Switch,’ MIT’s AI Learning Concerns
Get our scoop on the top AI headlines based on insights from SHRM’s AI+HI Executive in Residence, Nichol Bradford: California’s governor Gavin Newsom pushes for independent AI oversight and a potential “off switch,” an MIT report raises concerns about how AI is changing learning in higher...
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Prove the ROI of Your AI Investment in 90 Days
AI is typically an IT investment, but HR is often tasked with proving whether it actually delivers value. Former CHRO Paul Carney, now the founder of AI-training company Ishtot, explains why AI initiatives need to account for the cost of onboarding people, preparing data, and building AI fluency...
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Quick Hits in AI News: Economist Finds AI Jobs Boom, Entry-Level Work Slips
Get our scoop on the top AI headlines based on insights from SHRM’s AI+HI Executive in Residence, Nichol Bradford: The Economist reports an AI jobs boom, Cognizant is building a 15,000-person AI workforce, and AI-powered hiring is creating a new cycle of competition between employers and...
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What Legal Experts Need HR to Know About AI: Risks and Hazards
AI is creating new legal risks for HR, from employees using unauthorized tools to hiring systems that screen out candidates en masse. Attorneys Michelle Duncan, Niloy Ray, and Louis Lessig unpack the everyday AI decisions that can create discrimination, compliance, and risks. Explore their…
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Quick Hits in AI News: New Gender Gap in AI Jobs, Anthropic Questions Retraining
Get our scoop on the top AI headlines based on insights from SHRM’s AI+HI Executive in Residence, Nichol Bradford: ADP reports a sharp slowdown in private hiring, LinkedIn data reveals a gender gap in AI roles, Anthropic researchers question retraining as a solution to AI-driven job disruption…
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The New Creative Partnership: Strategies for Using AI to Bring Ideas to Life
AI is transforming the creative landscape, but can it truly elevate your work, or just add noise? Jeff Clanagan, President & Chief Distribution Officer of Kevin Hart’s multi-media platform Hartbeat, reveals how top teams harness AI to slash busywork and unlock new creative possibilities. By…
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Quick Hits in AI News: Walmart, Gartner & the Future of Entry-Level Work
Walmart’s AI and People Analytics leader examines why AI-driven productivity gains could reshape the career ladder, Gartner finds entry-level hiring is declining, Fiverr shifts toward higher-value work as AI absorbs routine tasks, and more.
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The AI Rollout Mistakes Leaders Keep Making
AI adoption doesn't fail because of the technology;, it fails when employees don't trust how it's being introduced. Woody Woodward, chief coaching officer at BetterUp, explains why leaders should replace broad AI usage mandates with focused, team-driven experimentation. Woodward also shares...
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Quick Hits in AI News: Google Maps AI at Work, Unions Push Back
Get our scoop on the top AI headlines based on insights from SHRM’s AI+HI Executive in Residence, Nichol Bradford: Google sheds new light on AI's role at work, Anthropic weighs in on unemployment, unions strengthen worker protections, and more.
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AI Prompt Libraries: Why Every Organization Needs One
Most organizations are using AI, but few are capturing what actually works. Dana Scarcella, principal consultant at Compass HRC, explains why prompt libraries are becoming a competitive advantage. Scarcella shares practical guidance on creating, organizing, and governing prompt libraries, plus…
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Quick Hits in AI News: China's AI Strategy, Reskilling, and Job Losses
Get our scoop on the top AI headlines: China takes a different approach to protecting workers from AI, software engineers adapt to an evolving job market, Mark Cuban weighs in on AI-driven job losses, and more.
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AI has a People Problem — Not a Technology Problem
As organizations race to adopt AI, many employees feel like they're falling behind. But Alicia Sanchez, Chief AI Officer at MPF Federal, says the biggest challenge isn't a lack of technical skill — it's a lack of confidence. Sanchez explains why organizations must focus on building trust,...
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Quick Hits in AI News: Oracle's Workforce Shrinks, Workday's AI Hiring Bias Lawsuit
For the past two years, most AI discussions have focused on tools and productivity. This week's stories focus on something larger: organizational design. As AI takes on more coordination, analysis, and operational work, companies are beginning to rethink management structures, workforce needs,...
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How AI Will Disrupt Traditional Workforce Planning
Many organizations are racing to adopt AI, but Reena Gupta, founder and CEO of AI learning and development platform Wisdocity, says they're asking the wrong questions. Discover why workforce planning should focus less on jobs and more on skills, how AI can reveal hidden talent, and what leaders…
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Quick Hits in AI News: Are Humans Actually Cheaper Than AI?
Get our scoop on the top AI headlines: Microsoft and Nvidia signal that AI can still be more expensive than human labor, PwC reports growing demand and pay premiums for workers with AI and human skills, and more.
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What Happens When Every Employee Has an AI Coach?
Organizations are rushing to deploy AI coaching tools, but Jack Gottlieb, the CEO of strategic consultancy Total Solutions Group, warns against treating AI as the starting point. Gottlieb explains why leaders should use AI to amplify — not replace — human judgment, how daily reflection can…
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Quick Hits in AI News: AI Hype, Hires & Headaches
Get our scoop on the top AI headlines: Schneider Electric and Goldman Sachs weigh in on what AI will do to jobs, OpenAI and Anthropic debate the risks of workforce disruption, and more.
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How AI Misinterprets HR’s Strategic Importance — and What to Do About It
Is AI misrepresenting HR’s influence? Andrea Henderson, partner at leadership consulting firm DHR Global, unpacks how HR fuels culture change and talent optimization. Henderson highlights that the data AI is trained on often overlooks HR’s hidden work — such as managing corporate reputation,...
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This Week’s Quick Hits in AI News : Institutions are Failing the AI Revolution
Get our scoop on the top AI headlines: Meta restructures around AI, Elon Musk’s court loss, colleges may be falling short, the Pope and Anthropic join forces, and more.
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Insights from Oracle: Activating AI for Smarter Recruitment and Workforce Planning
This episode is sponsored by Paylocity. Learn more at Paylocity.com/ONE. From candidate sourcing to internal talent marketplaces, AI is transforming how organizations find and elevate talent. Rachel Graham, strategic solutions consultant and advisor at Oracle, explains how HR leaders can activate...
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Quick Hits in AI News: AI Creating Conflicting Signals in Job Market
Despite rapid adoption, most organizations struggle to realize AI’s full value due to structural and process constraints.
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Lessons from Siri’s Co-founder: Teaching AI How to be Human
Machines are learning to listen — and it’s changing how we interact with AI. Adam Cheyer, AI pioneer and the cofounder of Siri, reveals how Apple’s virtual assistant has shaped AI’s evolution. Cheyer shares how interpreting messy, ambiguous language laid the groundwork for Siri’s ability to build...
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Quick Hits in AI News: AI Is Transforming Job Roles
AI adoption is transforming workplaces by altering job roles and productivity. Understand the impact on companies and markets in this detailed analysis.
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How HR Is Turning AI into Business Impact | Takeaways from The AI+HI Project 2026
In this special episode recorded live at The AI+HI Project 2026 in San Francisco, hosts Alex Alonso, chief knowledge officer at SHRM, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive in residence for AI+HI, reflect on the rapid growth and evolution of our event, now in its third year. What began as a...
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Quick Hits in AI News: AI Rewards Behavior, Not Access
The AI shift is unfolding unevenly across workers, policy, and roles—here’s what’s changing first. We’ve turned the biggest AI headlines of the week into a short, AI-powered podcast — so you can get up to speed, fast. This week: The AI shift is unfolding unevenly across workers, policy, and…
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AI as an Ally: Reducing Burnout on the Frontlines
Frontline workers are under more pressure than ever — from long shifts to constant change — and burnout is becoming a systemic risk for organizations. As AI moves beyond back-office automation into frontline roles, leaders face a critical question: Can the technology reduce stress and improve...
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Quick Hits in AI News: AI’s Widening Impact
We’ve turned the biggest AI headlines of the week into a short, AI-powered podcast — so you can get up to speed, fast. This week: from power users to policy, here's how AI is transforming the system. Subscribe to SHRM's The AI+HI Project newsletter here.
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How AI is Breaking Change Management
Sure, AI is reshaping how work gets done, but it’s also transforming how employees experience change. From workflow shifts to role transformations, traditional change management models are struggling to keep up. Drushti Gandhi, HR director of change management at LinkedIn, unpacks what leaders…
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AI that Works for Frontline Workers: Redefining Employee Experiences | The AI+HI Project
Frontline work is unpredictable by design — and for millions of workers, even small disruptions can spiral into major consequences. From missed buses to childcare gaps, the margin for error is razor thin. Philip Chow, CEO and founder of Humanitas AI, unpacks what worker stability really means —…
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Quick Hits in AI News: AI's Expansion
We’ve used AI to turn our snappy takes on the top AI headlines into a short audio podcast! This week, get the scoop you need about how AI is expanding from measurable usage to organizational capability to market disruption and to the limits of social buy-in. Read our full Quick Hits in AI News...
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AI Is a Team Sport: How Trust Drives the Future of Work
AI won’t replace people — but bad leadership will. Rosanna Durruthy, Vice President of belonging, learning, and employee experience at LinkedIn, shares what actually separates organizations that win with AI from those that stall out. Spoiler: it’s not the tech. It’s trust, and how teams work...
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Quick Hits in AI News: From Experimentation to Infrastructure
We’ve used AI to turn our snappy takes on the top AI headlines into a short audio podcast! This week, get the scoop you need about how AI agents are moving from experiment to infrastructure. Read our full Quick Hits in AI News here. Subscribe to SHRM's The AI+HI Project newsletter here.
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AI Isn’t Just Replacing Work — It’s Rewiring Organizations (Part 2)
AI is reshaping how organizations are designed, how value is created, and which capabilities matter most. In part two of our crossover with SHRM’s Tomorrowist podcast, Nichol Bradford and Tomorrowist host Jerry Won continue exploring AI's impact on the workplace with Sangeet Choudary,...
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Quick Hits in AI News: AI Ambition vs. Organizational Reality
We’ve used AI to turn our snappy takes on the top AI headlines into a short audio podcast! This week, get the scoop you need about scaling AI, displacement risk, the economic effects of AI, and more. Read our full Quick Hits in AI News here.Subscribe to SHRM's The AI+HI Project newsletter here.
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AI Won’t Steal Your Job — Unless You Let It
Worried about AI taking over your job? The key to staying ahead isn't fighting automation — it's understanding how to make it work for you. In this crossover episode with SHRM's All Things Work podcast, our typical host Nichol Bradford becomes the guest, sitting with SHRM’s Anne Sparaco to…
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Quick Hits in AI News: Data Points to a Complex Reality
We've used AI to turn our "Quick Hits in AI News" column from SHRM's The AI+HI Project newsletter into a short audio podcast! This week, get the scoop you need about future forecasting, AI-driven job displacement, and more. Read our full Quick Hits in AI News here. Subscribe to SHRM's The AI+HI...
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When AI Gets Too Personal: Managing Employee Attachment and Boundaries at Work
In the new year, episodes of The AI+HI Project will be released biweekly, but you can still get your weekly podcast fix with Tomorrowist! We'll be back with a new episode of The AI+HI Project on January 22. Until then, here’s a great Tomorrowist episode for your enjoyment: Employee attachments to...
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Leading with Wisdom: Emotional Intelligence in the AI Era
The leaders who excel in the AI era are those who embrace the human side of leadership. Executive coach Joe Hudson, trusted by AI pioneers like Sam Altman and leaders at Google, DeepMind, and Anthropic, reveals why emotional intelligence, connection, and self-awareness are essential for success....
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5 Game-Changing AI Skills HR Leaders Need in 2026
Ready to lead the future of work? Discover the 5 must-have AI skills (plus a few extras) transforming HR and learn how to unlock human potential, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Packed with actionable insights and real-world tips, hosts Alex Alonso and Nichol…
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The Hiring Glitch: When AI Hires AI (Part 2)
The hiring process is being reshaped by AI, but what’s it really like to be a job seeker in this new landscape? Mandy Miele and Anjali Ramakrishnan, both navigating the job market firsthand, share their personal experiences and insights. From battling AI resume filters to uncovering the power of...
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The Hiring Glitch: When AI Hires AI (Part 1)
The hiring process is undergoing a seismic shift as AI takes center stage. With companies automating recruitment and job seekers leveraging AI to stand out, the question remains: who’s really making the decisions? Marcus Sawyerr, founder and CEO of EQ.app, shares how organizations can balance...
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AI FOMO or JOMO? Embracing the Joy of Missing Out in HR Tech
Is AI living up to the hype, or is most of it just noise? SHRM's "Maximizing HR Technology" survey uncovers the surprising truth about AI adoption in HR — and it’s not what you think. Kenny Pyle, SHRM’s HR technology lead analyst, dives into the data, revealing why only 14% of HR systems actively...
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Why 80% of AI Projects Fail (It’s Not the Tech)
Why do 80% of AI initiatives fail? It’s not the tech — it’s the organization. Melissa Reeve, founder of HyperadaptiveSolutions, shares how businesses can avoid common pitfalls, leverage middle managers, and embrace systemic change. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert...
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The Anatomy of a Vibe Teaming Session
Vibe teaming is gaining more traction as a human-first way to blend team collaboration with AI. But how might you integrate it into your workflows? Jacob Taylor, a fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution, breaks down a vibe teaming session from beginning to…
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The AI Penalty: Why Some Workers Are Getting Benched for Using AI
Using AI can boost results on your way to the goal line, but what if it conversely hurts your reputation at work? Kelly Monahan, managing director of the Research Institute at Upwork, tackles this intriguing phenomenon known as the "AI penalty" across four quarters: shadow AI and disclosure…
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Building the “10x Workforce” with AI Agents
AI agents are creating the “10x worker” — an employee empowered by a fleet of AI agents that handle repetitive and complex tasks, multiplying individual productivity. Jeremiah Owyang, general partner at Blitzscaling Ventures and founder of the AI startup event series Llama Lounge, explains how HR...
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AI-Powered Listening: Turning Employee Feedback into Action
Discover how AI is reshaping employee listening, from smart surveys to sentiment analysis, and what it means for engagement, retention, and workplace culture. Two leaders from talent solutions firm Robert Half — Robert Hosking, global executive director of administrative and customer support, and...
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SHRM’s The AI+HI Project is the podcast that gives senior leaders and executives the deep insights, actionable strategies, and practical advice they need to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) combined with human intelligence (HI). Each week, visionaries from the worlds of business, tech, and HR join alternating hosts Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and insights officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI, for engaging discussions to keep you innovating toward a brighter future.
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