Building an AI-First Culture: Embedding AI in the Rhythm of Work

In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Thomas Kunjappu sits down with Lauren Tropeano, Chief People Officer at Docebo, a global AI-first learning platform supporting HR and L&D teams worldwide. Lauren is helping shape what it means to be an AI-first organization—from rethinking learning and development to weaving AI literacy into every level of the employee experience.

Lauren shares how her team is translating a bold AI vision into everyday behavior, creating a culture where curiosity, experimentation, and learning drive transformation. From launching an internal AI Academy to embedding AI in hiring, performance, and team planning, she reveals how HR can make change feel human, safe, and scalable—all while leading by example in a rapidly evolving world of work.

Topics Discussed:

• How to define and operationalize an AI-first culture.
• Building AI literacy through an internal academy and shared learning.
• Using mindset work and champions to drive grassroots adoption.
• Recruiting for curiosity and adaptability, not just AI skills.
• Embedding AI into HR’s daily rhythms and OKRs.
• The partnership between HR and IT in enabling transformation.
• Why human judgment, empathy, and communication remain HR’s ultimate edge.

If you’re exploring how to move beyond AI tools to build real cultural capability, this conversation offers a practical guide to embedding AI in your organization’s rhythm—without losing the human pulse that makes it work.

Additional Resources:

• Cleary’s AI-powered HR Chatbot
• Future Proof HR Community
• Connect with Lauren Tropeano on LinkedIn