#105 - When AI Takes Over, What Happens to People?

About This Episode

In Episode 105 of The HR Morning Show, hosts Danielle Farage, Serge Boudreau, and Mike Peditto explore how AI is reshaping HR, recruiting, the future of work, and what these changes mean for the people behind the processes. A new McKinsey report suggests that roughly two-thirds of today’s HR activities could be automated or largely handled by AI agents by 2030. But the bigger question isn’t simply what technology can take over. It’s how HR teams will redesign their work, preserve human judgment, and prepare people for roles that may look very different in just a few years. If AI takes over entry-level tasks, how will the next generation of HR leaders develop the experience they need? We’ll also look at the rise of AI agents as virtual employees, with new platforms allowing businesses to automate tasks and coordinate work in ways that once required a team of people. As employers rethink hiring and job responsibilities, where should human oversight remain essential, and what skills will employees need to stay relevant? Danielle Farage welcomes Victoria Gates and Lorna Erickson of Expert Interviewers to discuss the launch of the *New Hiring Manager Playbook* and the role hiring managers play in building stronger hiring practices. Serge Boudreau talks with Meaghan Ziemba of Z-ink Solutions about the world of manufacturing, an industry that may not always get the spotlight but plays a vital role in the workforce. Mike Peditto sits down with Chris Sund of Uniti Med, GQR Healthcare, and Nebula to discuss how company culture helped fuel 10x growth at Uniti Med, what HR can do about the healthcare workforce shortage, how to use AI in recruiting without losing the human touch, and the lessons behind his guide to becoming your best self at work and in life. We’ll also check in with Serge for his weather report before wrapping up with the latest headlines, conversations with people shaping the HR landscape, and questions worth debating across the industry. The HR Morning Show is presented by CalendarPA.com. Join us every Tuesday, follow Purple Acorn on LinkedIn, and find The HR Morning Show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices