AI-volution: Redefining HR

Ravin Jesuthasan joins AI-volution to talk all things work, skills, and of course, AI


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In this episode of the AI-volution: Redefining HR podcast, Jason Averbook is joined by Ravin Jesuthasan, Mercer Global Transformation Services Leader, to discuss the impact of AI on work, HR, and humanity. They explore the misconceptions around AI and the need for a clear understanding of its different applications. They also discuss the transformation of work and the skills needed in the workforce. The conversation highlights the importance of re-architecting work for a generative AI-ready environment and the need for continuous reinvention. The two cover the impact of AI on work and the need for organizations to understand the nuances of skills and job transformation; Averbook and Jesuthasan emphasize the importance of redesigning work to leverage AI and automation effectively. They delve into the societal implications of AI and the need for proactive measures to address the rapid advancements in technology. Continuous learning, experimentation, and consideration of ethical and humanistic perspectives sit at the center. The conversation concludes with a sense of excitement and responsibility to shape the future of work for the better. Check out Ravin’s website and books:

  1. Work Without Jobs: How to Reboot Your Organization’s Work Operating System
  2. Transformative HR
  3. Lead the Work: Navigating a World Beyond Employment
  4. Reinventing Jobs: A 4-Step Approach to Applying Automation to Work
  5. The Fast Future Blur: Discover Transformative Interconnections Shaping the Future
  6. HR 4.0: Shaping People Strategies in the 4th Industrial Revolution
  7. Takeaways:

    • AI is having a profound impact on work, HR, and humanity, and it is important to understand its different applications.
    • The transformation of work is happening rapidly, with significant changes in the skills needed in the workforce.
    • Generative AI has the potential to reshape work by allowing machines to work with humans, rather than humans having to learn how to use machines.
    • Re-architecting work for a generative AI-ready environment is crucial for realizing the full potential of AI.
    • Continuous reinvention is necessary to adapt to the changing landscape of work and technology. AI and automation have a nuanced impact on work, requiring organizations to understand the transformation of skills and jobs.
    • Redesigning work is essential to effectively leverage AI and automation, leading to increased capacity, reskilling opportunities, and new types of skills.
    • The rapid advancements in AI technology raise concerns about societal implications and the need for proactive measures and safeguards.
    • Continuous learning, curiosity, and learning agility are crucial for individuals and organizations to navigate the complex and evolving landscape of AI.
    • Leaders must take responsibility for shaping the choices and governance around AI, considering long-term consequences and humanistic perspectives.
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