Navigating the Future of Work with Sarah Smart and Sofia Whelan

About this episode

A discussion on the transformation of HR in organizations with a focus on AI and strategic functions.

On this episode of Secret Ops, we talk with Sarah Smart and Sofia Whelan , Co-Founders of HorizonHuman , to discuss the transformation of HR in today’s organizations. We explore HR’s shift from compliance to a strategic, tech-driven function, the impact of AI, and the need for agility and user-centric design. In this episode, we discuss the: Evolving role of Human Resources in organizations. Integration of artificial intelligence in HR and its implications Workforce planning as a critical function in HR, especially in the context of AI. Balancing operational excellence with human insights Importance of agility and flexibility in HR operations   👀 Watch the episode on Youtube 🎙️ Check out the podcast at secret-ops.com 📧 Email us at shhh@secret-ops.com 🤓 Learn more about Ariana Cofone at arianacofone.com

People in this episode

Host: Ariana Cofone

Guests: Sarah Smart, Sofia Whelan

Topics covered

• Human Resources
• AI in HR
• Workforce planning
• Agility in HR
• User-centric design

Keywords

• HR transformation
• artificial intelligence
• workforce planning
• operational excellence
• agility in HR

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HorizonHuman

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