Market Analyst Dr. Katherine Marie Jones joins us this episode to

[0:00] Introduction

•   Welcome, Katherine!

•   Today’s Topic: The Pervasive Nature of AI and Its Impact on HR

 [8:22] Has AI Gotten to Where It’s Touched Every Aspect of Business?

•   How AI has evolved from a niche topic to an inescapable part of every industry.

•   Why the fear of AI taking jobs is a misunderstanding of how the workforce will be reshuffled, not replaced.

 [23:30] What is HR's Role in Preparing for an AI-Driven Future?

•   The critical need for upskilling and reskilling the workforce to manage and

•   Engage in long-term, strategic workforce planning instead of focusing only on the next quarter.

•   Planning for the improbable and how companies can prepare for drastic but possible shifts in the global landscape.

 [29:57] What are the Hidden Costs of Artificial Intelligence?

•   The immense environmental cost of new AI technology and data centers.

•   How major tech companies are influencing energy costs for everyone.

•   Why HR leaders should be aware of the tangible costs behind the AI tools their organizations use.

 [37:53] Closing

•   Thanks for listening!