The Human Side of AI in HR

In this episode of The Human Side of AI in HR, Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Neil Shah about how AI is reshaping recruiting from both the employer and candidate side.

They discuss AI-generated resumes, candidates using GenAI during interviews, automated screening, one-way video interviews, and the growing challenge of figuring out what is authentic. Neil also shares his perspective on candidate experience, changing workforce expectations, and why more applicants do not always make it easier to find the right person.

At the centre of the conversation is a key question: as AI becomes part of nearly every stage of hiring, how do recruiters preserve the judgment, relationships, and human connection that still matter most?

In this episode of The Human Side of AI in HR, Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Stéphane Rivard, CEO and Co-Founder of HiringBranch, about how AI is changing the way organizations assess talent.

They explore the limits of resumes and traditional interviews, the rise of skills-based hiring, bias and explainability in AI-assisted decision-making, and the growing challenge of candidate fraud in the age of generative AI. The conversation also looks at how recruiters can use technology to make better decisions without losing the human judgment and trust that hiring still requires.

In this episode of The Human Side of AI in HR, Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with global HR leader Kimberley Uitz about the realities of supporting employees across countries and cultures.

They discuss global mobility, communication, employee experience, and how AI and automation can reduce administrative work without making HR feel transactional. The conversation explores how organizations can modernize their HR practices while still keeping empathy, accessibility, and human connection at the centre.

Today I’m joined by Susan Hubbard, founder and president of Herculean HR. Susan is an experienced HR professional and PHR-certified consultant who helps small and mid-sized businesses navigate everything from employee relations and compliance to recruiting, performance management, payroll, and organizational development. Her focus is very much on putting the ‘human’ back in human resources while helping business owners build stronger, more sustainable workplaces.

Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Nicolette VanBaalen about helping growing businesses build strong HR foundations, align culture and compliance, and use AI responsibly without replacing human expertise.

Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Wendy Giuffre about practical HR for small and mid-sized businesses, people systems, compliance, and keeping HR useful, clear, and human.

Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Andrew Marchand about human capital, business resilience, talent fit, onboarding, and using AI to support stronger business performance.

Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Emily Gordon about humanizing recruiting, improving candidate experience, and using AI to support efficiency without losing personal connection.

Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Kara Yarnot about talent strategy, leadership, and building people systems that support business growth while keeping human judgment at the centre.

Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with LaToya Whatley about helping growing businesses build practical, people-first HR systems before compliance, communication, and leadership issues become fire drills.