In this episode, Traci discusses recent layoffs in HR and the perspective of HR thought leaders on the role of AI in these layoffs. Traci challenges the idea that layoffs are a result of companies investing in AI to drive growth, arguing that it absolves companies of responsibility and creates a competition between humans and AI, which isn’t reasonable. She emphasizes the need to leverage AI rather than employ it, and calls for a more responsible use of AI and characterization of its use by business leaders. 

Read more / articles referenced:

https://joshbersin.com/2024/07/ukg-14-reduction-in-force-a-growth-move-that-makes-sense/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/qhamirani/2024/05/29/how-to-bring-the-human-back-to-human-resources/

https://www.intuit.com/blog/news-social/investing-in-our-future/ (I slightly misspoke: looks like those 1050 who are underperforming were part of Intuit’s 1800-person layoff)

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

01:28 Resetting the Narrative around AI in HR

03:24 Challenging the Narrative: Layoffs and AI

09:43 The Responsibility of HR Leaders

20:41 Promoting Open Conversation on AI and Layoffs

32:09 Conclusion and Call for Conversation

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