Up Next @ WorkTech! The New HR Frontier: From AI Agents to Regulation Battles

About this episode

Katie Achille and George LaRocque discuss the challenges and changes in today's labor market, focusing on AI-driven HR roles and the need for regulation.

In episode five of Up Next @ Work Tech, Katie Achille and George LaRocque talk through the turbulence defining today's labor market. From conflicting signals and the rise of AI-driven HR roles to the urgent need for thoughtful regulation, Katie and George consider how to navigate this liminal moment. Key Takeaways Gartner's predictions for the HR roles of the future The disconnect between layoffs and stock market highs What ServiceNow's acquisition of Veza represents The importance of Findem's partnership with AnitaB.org And of course, the SHRM lawsuit as it unfolded

People in this episode

Hosts: Katie Achille, George LaRocque

Topics covered

• AI in HR
• labor market
• regulation
• HR roles of the future
• acquisitions
• partnerships

Keywords

• AI
• HR roles
• labor market
• regulation
• ServiceNow
• Veza
• Findem
• AnitaB.org
• SHRM lawsuit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ServiceNow, Veza, Findem, AnitaB.org, SHRM

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