
A Smarter Framework for Human Centered Decisions in HR
From Digital HR Leaders with David Green by David Green
April 28, 2026 · 54 min · Season 54 · Episode 270
About this episode
David Green and Kate O’Neill discuss how leaders can make more deliberate, context-aware decisions in HR amidst constant change.
AI, layoffs, reskilling - everyone’s reacting to the same headlines. The question is: are they making the right decisions because of them? In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David Green is joined by Kate O’Neill, Tech Humanist, keynote speaker, and author of What Matters Next , to explore how leaders can make more deliberate, context-aware decisions in a landscape shaped by constant change. Join them, as they discuss: Why reacting to headlines can lead to poor decision-making How to take a more structured, long-term view of change The ultimate approach to prioritising in complex environments What meaningful upskilling looks like in the age of AI Why prompting reflects a deeper shift in how work gets done How to build trust and communicate change more effectively This episode is sponsored by Visier. Visier Workforce AI is your GPS for workforce decisions. Spot attrition risk, uncover pay gaps, measure leadership impact, and track skills shortages before they slow growth. Then act. Align talent to real business outcomes. Across…
People in this episode
Host: David Green
Guest: Kate O’Neill
Topics covered
- human centered decisions
- AI in HR
- decision making
- upskilling
- trust in communication
- workforce planning
Keywords
- AI
- layoffs
- reskilling
- decision-making
- trust
- workforce shifts
- upskilling
- Visier
Sponsors
Visier
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Books & works: What Matters Next
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