AI and the human capital paradox

AI, Workplace Culture and Labor Rights: Why human capital risk is financially material This week on The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Emily DeMasi, regional team lead - North America EOS at Federated Hermes, about why human capital risks, such as workplace culture, harassment and violence, labour rights, and supply chain conditions, are financially material for investors through impacts on productivity, reputation, and long-term returns.DeMasi explains how stewardship engagement assesses human capital using employee surveys, whistleblower mechanisms, and core disclosure metrics such as workforce size (including gig and contract workers), turnover, demographics, and total workforce cost.They discuss AI’s double-edged impact, from efficiencies and training needs to job displacement anxiety and potential worker surveillance.00:39 Why human capital matters02:45 Workplace harassment as material risk04:29 Do employee surveys work?05:50 Investor engagement metrics07:55 AI workforce disruption11:13 Case studies13:43 Best practice supply chain frameworks16:18 Why stewardship is crucial17:42 Looking ahead on AI and governanceWe record on Gadigal land and we pay our respects to the traditional custodians of country and elders past and present.https://www.fssustainability.com.au/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy