AI+HI Project

As organizations race to adopt AI, many employees feel like they're falling behind. But  ⁠Alicia Sanchez⁠, Chief AI Officer at MPF Federal, says the biggest challenge isn't a lack of technical skill — it's a lack of confidence. Sanchez explains why organizations must focus on building trust, psychological safety, and a culture of experimentation be...

For the past two years, most AI discussions have focused on tools and productivity. This week's stories focus on something larger: organizational design. As AI takes on more coordination, analysis, and operational work, companies are beginning to rethink management structures, workforce needs, hiring processes, and the boundaries of accountability. The question is no longer how AI fits into the or...

Many organizations are racing to adopt AI, but Reena Gupta, founder and CEO of AI learning and development platform Wisdocity, says they're asking the wrong questions. Discover why workforce planning should focus less on jobs and more on skills, how AI can reveal hidden talent, and what leaders can do to help employees adapt and thrive amid constant change. Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get th...

Get our scoop on the top AI headlines: Microsoft and Nvidia signal that AI can still be more expensive than human labor, PwC reports growing demand and pay premiums for workers with AI and human skills, and more. 

Organizations are rushing to deploy AI coaching tools, but Jack Gottlieb, the CEO of strategic consultancy Total Solutions Group, warns against treating AI as the starting point. Gottlieb explains why leaders should use AI to amplify — not replace — human judgment, how daily reflection can prevent "agent overload," and the three-part framework he believes will define successful AI-powered leadersh...

Get our scoop on the top AI headlines: Schneider Electric and Goldman Sachs weigh in on what AI will do to jobs, OpenAI and Anthropic debate the risks of workforce disruption, and more. 

Is AI misrepresenting HR’s influence? Andrea Henderson, partner at leadership consulting firm DHR Global, unpacks how HR fuels culture change and talent optimization. Henderson highlights that the data AI is trained on often overlooks HR’s hidden work — such as managing corporate reputation, driving culture change, and optimizing talent — which are essential for business success.  With The AI+HI P...

Get our scoop on the top AI headlines: Meta restructures around AI, Elon Musk’s court loss, colleges may be falling short, the Pope and Anthropic join forces, and more. 

This episode is sponsored by Paylocity. Learn more at Paylocity.com/ONE. From candidate sourcing to internal talent marketplaces, AI is transforming how organizations find and elevate talent. Rachel Graham, strategic solutions consultant and advisor at Oracle, explains how HR leaders can activate AI responsibly, improve quality, and expand opportunity — all without losing the human touch. Explore ...

Despite rapid adoption, most organizations struggle to realize AI’s full value due to structural and process constraints.

Machines are learning to listen — and it’s changing how we interact with AI. Adam Cheyer,  AI pioneer and the cofounder of Siri,  reveals how Apple’s virtual assistant has shaped  AI’s evolution. Cheyer shares how interpreting messy, ambiguous language laid the groundwork for Siri’s ability to build trust through accuracy, transparency, and user control. With The AI+HI Project’s weekly newsletter,...

AI adoption is transforming workplaces by altering job roles and productivity. Understand the impact on companies and markets in this detailed analysis.

In this special episode recorded live at The AI+HI Project 2026 in San Francisco, hosts Alex Alonso, chief knowledge officer at SHRM, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive in residence for AI+HI, reflect on the rapid growth and evolution of our event, now in its third year. What began as a conversation shaped by uncertainty has shifted into one defined by action, as HR leaders move from fear of AI...

The AI shift is unfolding unevenly across workers, policy, and roles—here’s what’s changing first. We’ve turned the biggest AI headlines of the week into a short, AI-powered podcast — so you can get up to speed, fast. This week: The AI shift is unfolding unevenly across workers, policy, and roles. Here’s what’s changing first.

Frontline workers are under more pressure than ever — from long shifts to constant change — and burnout is becoming a systemic risk for organizations. As AI moves beyond back-office automation into frontline roles, leaders face a critical question: Can the technology reduce stress and improve well-being without eroding the human connection at work?  Silvija Martincevic, CEO of Deputy, joins the  A...

We’ve turned the biggest AI headlines of the week into a short, AI-powered podcast — so you can get up to speed, fast. This week: from power users to policy, here's how AI is transforming the system. Subscribe to SHRM's The AI+HI Project newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

Sure, AI is reshaping how work gets done, but it’s also transforming how employees experience change. From workflow shifts to role transformations, traditional change management models are struggling to keep up.  Drushti Gandhi, HR director of change management at LinkedIn, unpacks what leaders need to know to guide teams through AI-driven change. Explore why AI requires continuous adaptation, how...

Frontline work is unpredictable by design — and for millions of workers, even small disruptions can spiral into major consequences. From missed buses to childcare gaps, the margin for error is razor thin.  Philip Chow, CEO and founder of Humanitas AI, unpacks what worker stability really means — and why it’s becoming one of the most urgent challenges for employers today. Explore how poorly designe...

We’ve used AI to turn our snappy takes on the top AI headlines into a short audio podcast!  This week, get the scoop you need about how AI is expanding from measurable usage to organizational capability to market disruption and to the limits of social buy-in. Read our full Quick Hits in AI News ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Subscribe to SHRM's The AI+HI Project newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

AI won’t replace people — but bad leadership will.   Rosanna Durruthy, Vice President of belonging, learning, and employee experience at LinkedIn, shares what actually separates organizations that win with AI from those that stall out.     Spoiler: it’s not the tech. It’s trust, and how teams work together with AI.    Rosanna shares how LinkedIn is scaling AI literacy across hundreds of thousands...

We’ve used AI to turn our snappy takes on the top AI headlines into a short audio podcast!  This week, get the scoop you need about how AI agents are moving from experiment to infrastructure. Read our full Quick Hits in AI News ⁠here⁠. Subscribe to SHRM's The AI+HI Project newsletter ⁠here⁠.

AI is reshaping how organizations are designed, how value is created, and which capabilities matter most. In part two of our crossover with SHRM’s ⁠Tomorrowist⁠ podcast, Nichol Bradford and Tomorrowist host Jerry Won continue exploring AI's impact on the workplace with Sangeet Choudary, best-selling author of Reshuffle. They discuss how AI is transforming job design, HR operations, and skills deve...

We’ve used AI to turn our snappy takes on the top AI headlines into a short audio podcast!  This week, get the scoop you need about scaling AI, displacement risk, the economic effects of AI, and more. Read our full Quick Hits in AI News here. Subscribe to SHRM's The AI+HI Project newsletter here.

Worried about AI taking over your job? The key to staying ahead isn't fighting automation — it's understanding how to make it work for you. In this crossover episode with SHRM's All Things Work podcast, our typical host Nichol Bradford becomes the guest, sitting with SHRM’s Anne Sparaco to discuss how to stay ahead in an AI-driven world. Discover how to identify your high-value tasks and use AI as...

We've used AI to turn our "Quick Hits in AI News" column from SHRM's The AI+HI Project newsletter into a short audio podcast! This week, get the scoop you need about future forecasting, AI-driven job displacement, and more. Read our full Quick Hits in AI News here. Subscribe to SHRM's The AI+HI Project newsletter here.