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Ep 20. AI agents, coworkers, and teammates — who do we work with next?


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AI isn’t just a tool anymore — it’s becoming part of the team. HR analyst Anna Carlsson joins Kristine Lium to explore what happens when AI becomes a true coworker — and why the future of HR will depend on understanding data as deeply as people.


What if your next teammate wasn’t human?


As AI systems start to work alongside us, organizations face a major shift: how do we lead, recruit, and design culture when machines become part of the team? Anna explains why the HR function of the future is about data, design, and ethics — and how that changes leadership and culture.


Key topics

  • Organizations haven’t really changed — but our coworkers have.

  • HR’s new role: connecting people, purpose, and technology.

    • AI “agents” won’t replace HR — they’ll reshape it.
    • Culture becomes the core human skill.
    • Value moves toward human creativity and empathy.
    • Becoming AI-ready requires strategy, infrastructure, and learning.


    About the guest

    Name: Anna Carlsson

    Title: HR Tech analyst, advisor, and founder of HR Digi Background: With 20+ years across IBM, consulting, and digital transformation, she helps HR leaders connect people, technology, and strategy. Recognized among the Top 100 Global Voices in HR Tech.


    Personal quote:

    “What drives me is making complexity understandable – helping people feel confident, not overwhelmed, by technology. I’m passionate about building the skills and structures HR needs to lead in a digital era – with clarity, courage, and care.”


     Contact: LinkedIn | Website

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