From Crisis to Confidence: How HR Leaders Can Navigate and Leverage AI in the Next Decade

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This episode discusses how HR leaders can effectively navigate and leverage AI in their organizations.

This week on the podcast, Anna and Steve are joined by good friend and VPHR at Crunchbase, Kelly Scheib. Most HR leaders are rushing to adopt AI, but Kelly Scheib warns: not everyone is prepared for the revolution . Are you leaning in or risking being left behind? In this episode, Anna, Steve, and Kelly, pull back the curtain on what HR truly needs to thrive in the AI era. From debunking common fears about job loss to revealing the underrated power of "agentic AI" — technology that can genuinely transform your daily workflow — Scheib shares insights that could redefine your approach to HR. You'll discover the surprising ways top companies are already harnessing AI, including AI-driven employee relations and chatbot-powered onboarding. Kelly breaks down practical tips: how to start with AI, what to avoid, and why knowing the basics remains critical even in a digital age. Plus, she reveals her personal experiments, like outsourcing her daughter's teeth brushing routine to ChatGPT, demonstrating how AI can streamline everyday tasks — and free up human time for what truly matters.This episode is essential listening for HR professionals feeling overwhelmed by AI's rapid…

People in this episode

Hosts: Anna, Steve

Guest: Kelly Scheib

Topics covered

• AI in HR
• HR leadership
• employee relations
• chatbot onboarding
• agentic AI
• digital transformation

Keywords

• AI adoption
• HR technology
• job loss fears
• workflow transformation
• practical AI tips
• digital age
• employee engagement

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Organizations: Crunchbase

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