AI+HI Project

Melissa Daimler, chief learning officer at Udemy, joins host Nichol Bradford to discuss the importance of systems thinking, building learning functions, and adapting company culture to embrace AI. Discover how “reculturing” can aid in effectively implementing AI, with a focus on personalized learning and cross-functional collaboration. Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Host Nichol Bradford chats with Tina Jones, senior vice president of global HR at Cadence Design Systems, on championing diversity in AI. Explore the transformative Fem. AI initiative—emphasizing the importance of highlighting underrepresented voices in the AI workforce—and understand HR’s pivotal role in fostering equity and building inclusive, AI compatible cultures. Rate/review AI+HI on Apple P...

Nichol Bradford sits down with Paula Goldman, chief ethical and humane use officer at Salesforce, to discuss creating AI that upholds human values. Explore how ethical frameworks in AI can enhance workplace interactions, foster trust, and shape a responsible future for tech. Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, host Nichol Bradford and Karie Willyerd, chief customer strategy officer at GP Strategies, explore the core elements of an AI-enabled corporate learning strategy that keeps humans at the center. Willyerd shares her perspective on how AI will shape traditional competency frameworks and career pathing, impact L&D cohort management and learner support, and change the balance between...

Nichol Bradford interviews Sean White, CEO of Inflection AI—one of only eight LLM class AIs globally—on creating AI that enhances human capabilities. Learn how to implement empathetic AI solutions that revolutionize workplace collaboration while maintaining authenticity and ethical considerations in an evolving technological landscape. Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Scott Horn, CEO of ACI Learning, speaks with host Alex Alonso about how AI is helping organizations reshape upskilling, grow talent, and close skill gaps. Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Host Alex Alonso interviews Adam Jackson, founder and CEO of Braintrust, a company that recently launched an AI-based recruiting platform. Discover how talent acquisition networks powered by AI are poised to revolutionize hiring with the promise of more efficiently and effectively connecting employers with the right candidates for the job. Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Host Nichol Bradford sits down with Andy Biladeau, SHRM’s chief transformation officer, to explore how AI is reshaping change management. Discover how organizations must rethink leadership, drive AI-powered transformation, and redefine productivity. Learn why HR’s role in AI initiatives is critical to help organizations shift from efficiency to growth and innovation. Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Pod...

Host Nichol Bradford sits down with Hamet Watt, CEO of Share Ventures and Co-Founder of Instill, to discuss how AI-driven culture measurement can redefine leadership, enhance human-centered workplaces, and shape the future of work. Learn why organizations must embrace new metrics and prepare for cultural shifts in an AI-augmented workplace. Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Kelly Monahan, managing director of the Research Institute at Upwork, discusses the transformative impact of AI on workplace dynamics with host Nichol Bradford. Explore the disconnect between executive expectations and employee readiness, the crucial role of human-centered leadership, and the need to redefine productivity metrics. Learn why organizations must prioritize learning, adaptability, and...

Host Alex Alonso engages with Hilke Schellmann—Emmy-winning reporter, NYU professor, and author of “The Algorithm”—in a critical discussion on the ethical implications of integrating AI into HR practices. The conversation underscores the urgent need for transparency, accountability, and regulation in AI-driven recruitment and performance management. Schellmann highlights how AI tools, while promis...

Harvey Singh, founder and CEO of Instancy, shares with host Nichol Bradford how AI agents will revolutionize e-learning and HR. Singh envisions a future where these AI assistants can help automate tasks and personalize learning across organizations—as well as empower employees by reinventing traditional roles. Episode transcript Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

HR veteran Karl Ahlrichs—human capital consultant and risk management expert—joins host Nichol Bradford to discuss why critical thinking is essential as AI transforms the workplace. Learn how human decision factors can prevent AI overreliance, improve hiring outcomes, and prepare managers for high-performing teams. Ahlrichs offers practical strategies for balancing AI's analytical power with human...

In this week’s episode, Kari Naimon, the founder of AixHR, shares straightforward, actionable advice for optimizing your HR through strategic integration of AI. As she tells host Nichol Bradford, “Oftentimes, my clients think you can only use AI in talent acquisition. But you can also use it in performance management, talent management, goal setting, employee surveys, employee engagements, success...

Explore the intersection of AI, deepfakes, and workplace dynamics with host Nichol Bradford and machine learning expert, business leader, and entrepreneur Tim Hwang. Senior leaders and HR executives can learn how to prepare for the challenges of AI-driven disinformation, build trust in an era of synthetic media, and develop agile response strategies. Discover why the future of workplace integrity...

Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI, sits down with Microsoft’s Christopher J. Fernandez to discuss the company’s innovative approach to AI in HR. Learn about Microsoft’s intriguing 18-month journey as “customer zero” and the unique three-step process they followed that could improve the odds of success for your organization’s AI reinvention. Episode transcript Rate/review AI+...