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Why AI Transformation Requires a New People StrategyHost: Steve Boese Guest: Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Transformation Leader & Partner at Mercer SummaryOn this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese is joined by Ravin Jesuthasan to discuss why successful AI transformation requires more than simply deploying new technology. Drawing from Mercer’s Global Talent Trends 2026 research, Ravin explains how leading organizations are redesigning work, evolving HR’s role, and focusing on skills to unlock the full value of AI. The conversation also explores employee wellbeing, workforce readiness, and the choices leaders must make to balance productivity, growth, and human impact in an increasingly intelligent workplace. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Transformation in Work03:00 The Role of Technology in Work Redesign05:54 Evolving HR's Role in Organizations08:49 The Impact of AI on Workforce Dynamics12:05 Understanding Employee Thriving in the Workplace14:50 Navigating Skills and Workplace Development18:01 The Choices Organizations Face with AI21:06 Future Outlook on Work and AI Integration Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman.Every year, companies spin their wheels searching externally for senior leaders. Meanwhile, their next VP is already on their payroll. Recognized by peers, but overlooked on the org chart. Future Leaders™ by Workhuman fixes that. Using AI and real-time recognition data, Future Leaders identifies your highest-potential talent four years ahead of schedule — before they burn out, check out, or get picked up by someone who saw what you missed. Build smarter. Promote confidently. Keep your best people. Future Leaders. Only from Workhuman. Learn more at workhuman.com. Thanks for joining us.

March Madness: Who Will Rise To Cut The NetHosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer SummaryIn this episode of The Play By Play, hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer dive into the excitement of March Madness, sharing their top players, upsets, Cinderella teams, and bracket predictions. This conversation is perfect for basketball fans eager to get insights and have some fun with bracketology. Thanks for joining us. Listen in! Chapters01:11 Introduction to March Madness02:24 Player Spotlights08:50 Upsets and Strategies for Bracket Picks12:22 Cinderella Stories and Surprises17:21 Final Four Picks18:55 Champion Predictions and Reasoning22:56 Early Upset Predictions27:29 Quote of the Show  Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! The HR Happy Hour Network is proudly sponsored by Workhuman. The role of HR is changing fast—and the leaders who move beyond administration into true business leadership will have the edge. Workhuman Live is where that shift becomes real. Four transformative days in Orlando built around the challenges HR leaders are facing now. With 65-plus standout speakers, you’ll get practical, research-backed insights you can use immediately, honest conversations with leaders under the same pressure, and a human-first experience designed to energize – not exhaust. It’s why 93% of past attendees left inspired—and why you need to be there this April 27-30. Register now at WorkhumanLive.com and use code HRHAPPYHOUR before March 31st to save 20%. That’s HRHAPPYHOUR, all one word. 

AI, Trust, and the Human Role in the Future WorkplaceHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Kyle Forrest, Future of HR Leader at Deloitte SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, Mervyn speaks with Kyle Forrest, a future of HR leader at Deloitte Consulting, about the key trends highlighted in Deloitte's 2026 Human Capital Trends Report. They discuss the importance of AI and automation, the evolving expectations of Gen Z and millennials in the workplace, and the challenges organizations face in fostering adaptability and trust during transformations. The conversation also touches on the concept of culture debt, the accountability gap in AI decision-making, and the need for organizations to break down silos to enhance collaboration and innovation. Chapters00:00 Introduction toFuture of HR Trends02:06 Key Priorities for Business Leaders04:33 Insights from Gen Z and Millennials07:36 Understanding Adaptability in Organizations14:36 Trust Deficit in AI Decision Making19:52 Shift from Change Management to Changefulness23:43 Breaking Down Silos in Organizations28:29 The Role of Humans in an AI-Driven WorldThank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman. The role of HR is changing fast—and the leaders who move beyond administration into true business leadership will have the edge. Workhuman Live is where that shift becomes real. Four transformative days in Orlando built around the challenges HR leaders are facing now. With 65-plus standout speakers, you'll get practical, research-backed insights you can use immediately, honest conversations with leaders under the same pressure, and a human-first experience designed to energize – not exhaust. It's why 93% of past attendees left inspired—and why you need to be there this April 27-30. Register now at WorkhumanLive.com and use code HRHAPPYHOUR before March 31st to save 20%. That's HRHAPPYHOUR, all one word. Thanks for joining us.