The FUTURE of Work Is Here AI Insights from Accenture's CEO

About This Episode

Here's what I've learned after 20+ years in HR: AI isn't just a tech play anymore. I's a complete workforce revolution, and most boards are still underestimating what's coming. I just watched Accenture's CEO lay out how the world's most powerful companies are thinking about AI, and let me tell you—it's not what most people think. It's not about scaling models. It's about scaling PEOPLE, changing how work gets done, and making hard choices about talent. In this episode, I'm breaking down her most powerful insights and what they mean for you if you're a CHRO, CEO, or anyone shaping the future of work. Here's what I cover: 1. Why 75% of leaders say AI is moving faster than they can prepare their workforce 2. The critical difference between using AI personally versus running enterprise AI 3. The three pathways I tell every leader about: upskill, rotate, or transition out 4. How to "rewire" work (not just automate it) with AI at the center 5. My executive framework for leading through AI transformation My Key Takeaways: ✅ AI is no longer a shiny innovation project—it's core business infrastructure ✅ The bottleneck isn't technology, it's TALENT strategy (and that's what I help fix) ✅ Some employees will grow, some will shift, and some roles will disappear—we have to be honest about this ✅ The best CHROs I work with are building rapid reskilling pipelines RIGHT NOW ✅ Fear thrives in silence—I always say transparent communication is critical Watch the full Accenture CEO interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HabAoy3nv4 About The Human Capitalist: I'm Trent Cotton, and I've spent 20+ years in HR working with and consulting enterprise-level executive teams on high-impact talent strategies. This channel is for executives, disruptors, and bold HR professionals ready to challenge the status quo and rethink the future of work. If you're clinging to old-school HR playbooks, this probably isn't for you. But if you're ready to lead through transformation—you're in the right place. 💬 Drop a comment below: What's the hardest part of the AI workforce shift for you? 📌 Subscribe if you want more straight-talk insights on the future of work, AI transformation, and modern HR strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices