AI+HI Project

In this special edition of our podcast, Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and analytics officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive in residence for AI+HI, unpack highlights from The AI+HI Project 2025 event — from driving workplace innovation to fostering inclusivity and accessibility. Get their practical advice on harnessing AI for strategic change, plus learn from real-world successes and challenges shared by event attendees from Workday, Arizona State University, and more.

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Explore the world of HR technology and AI analytics, uncovering the rigorous strategies behind identifying and validating trends that shape the workplace. Zachary Chertok, senior research manager of employee experience at International Data Corporation, draws on his extensive expertise in workforce analysis to share actionable advice for businesses of all sizes — from startups to global enterprises. As Chertok puts it, "The day we stop questioning things is the day society grinds to a standstill."

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Explore strategies for integrating AI effectively into your business by shifting from traditional leadership to what Keith Ferrazzi calls “teamship.” Join the #1 New York Times best-selling author and CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight as he and host Nichol Bradford discuss both the opportunities and challenges AI brings to organizational workflows. “This is not a world of technology or of people,” Ferrazzi explains. “It’s a world of work processes — and we’ve got to be able to radically ‘team’ in order to find the value.”

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On his third day in office, President Trump issued an EO titled “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI,” replacing former President Biden’s 2023 EO on AI. So, what do these changes mean for the future of HR and business? Host Alex Alonso dives into the details with Rachel See, senior counsel at Seyfarth Shaw, and Ben Eubanks, chief research officer at Lighthouse Research. Together, they explore the intersection of competitive innovation and workforce protections. The conversation also sheds light on the administration’s stance, which argues its AI policies will empower American industry and result in job creation.

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Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

Go behind the scenes to learn how Walmart is leveraging AI to enhance the employee experience for over 2.1 million associates worldwide. “Through the use of AI, you can actually focus on the humanity piece, and lift that up.” Maren Waggoner, senior vice president of global tech and corporate functions people at Walmart, shares how tools like generative AI-powered My Assistant are streamlining operations, boosting creativity, and fostering human connection at the retail giant.

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AI alone is not a value proposition; it’s about solving real workforce problems and creating meaningful impact.” Hadeel Al-Tashi, head of SHRM Labs, breaks down what it takes to drive true innovation in HR. Discover insights into SHRM’s Workplace Tech Accelerator, challenges faced by HR tech startups, and how technology can transform the future of work.

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Salim Ismail, international bestselling author and founder of OpenExO, states that “exponential growth isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity in today’s rapidly changing landscape.” Discover how your business can harness AI, foster cultural transformation, and implement innovative strategies inspired by companies scaling at the same high speed as technology. 

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Pattie Maes, professor of media arts and sciences at the MIT Media Lab, emphatically states that “AI should amplify people, not replace them. I'm more interested in enabling people to become smarter rather than teaching machines to become smarter.” Explore how AI can drive human creativity, why over-reliance is dangerous, and why rethinking workplace processes is critical for innovation.

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According to Michael Platt, director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative, “understanding the rules our brains live by can help us make better decisions.” From harnessing brain science for designing smarter AI systems to fostering team synchronization for innovation, discover actionable insights for developing adaptive, future-ready leaders.

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From AI acting as your “coworker” to sparking team imagination and adaptability, Sam Ransbotham, professor of analytics at Boston College, explores the impact of AI tools in the workplace. Discover why Ransbotham says, “The first day is the worst day for AI…[but] it’s going to improve. The idea of machine learning is exactly that: learning.”

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