The Tech is Here. People are the Decision. Our Download from the UNLEASH America Conference.

About this episode

The episode discusses insights from the UNLEASH America Conference, emphasizing the importance of human decision-making in the face of technological advancements.

Send us Fan Mail We just got back from UNLEASH America with one big conclusion: The tech decision is over. The people decision is still up for grabs. In this episode, we break down what we heard from some of the biggest voices in AI, HR, leadership, and the future of work and where the conversation is getting very real, very fast. Because right now, companies are saying humans are the competitive advantage. At the exact same time, the market is rewarding cuts, automation, and cheaper labor. T...

People in this episode

Hosts: Mel Plett, Francesca Ranieri

Topics covered

• technology decisions
• human resources
• leadership
• future of work
• automation
• competitive advantage

Keywords

• UNLEASH America
• technology
• human resources
• leadership
• AI
• automation
• competitive advantage

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Organizations: UNLEASH America

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