HR People Pod – Ep 51: Agentic AI | Entry-level careers | Defining moments in HR

HR People Pod – Ep 51: Agentic AI | Entry-level careers | Defining moments in HR

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June 16, 2026 · 30 min

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The episode discusses the implications of agentic AI on trust and accountability, the changing landscape of entry-level careers, and pivotal moments in HR professionals' careers.

As agentic AI moves beyond being a tool and starts to act with greater autonomy, how should organisations think about trust, oversight and accountability? If entry-level roles are changing — or even shrinking — what does that mean for young people trying to take their first step into work, and for employers hoping to build future capability? And which pivotal career moments can change how HR professionals think about their work, their leadership and their impact? CIPD Director of Profession David D’Souza, is joined by Jo Carlin, Chief People Officer at Effective Energy Group, and Andy Stephenson, Director at Dove Nest Group.  Recorded: 11 June 2026  --- Additional resources: Case studies: AI in the workplace https://www.cipd.org/en/topics/artificial-intelligence-workplace/ Guide: How people professionals can develop, deploy, and use AU in an ethical, legal and sustainable way https://www.cipd.org/en/knowledge/guides/people-professionals-ai-use/ Skills for the future: Why investment in early talent is crucial for workforce success https://www.cipd.org/en/views-and-insights/thought-leadership/insight/investment-early-talent/ Your next listen: CIPD Podcast 228: The missing…

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Host: David D’Souza

Guests: Jo Carlin, Andy Stephenson

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Organizations: Effective Energy Group, Dove Nest Group

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