Defining the Skills that Matter in the Age of AI

Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed

Guest: Caitlin MacGregor, CEO, Plum

Summary

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed engage with Caitlin McGregor, CEO of Plum, to discuss the innovative approach of Plum in assessing durable skills and the impact of AI on the workforce. They explore how organizations can better match employees to roles that suit their strengths and the importance of shifting towards skills-based hiring in a rapidly changing job market.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Plum and Its Vision

03:31 Understanding Durable Skills and Their Importance

07:49 Enhancing Productivity Through Skill Matching

12:07 AI's Impact on Career Paths and Entry-Level Jobs

16:28 The Role of AI in Transforming Work Dynamics

21:11 Common Language for Skills and Self-Awareness

26:48. Skills-Based Hiring and a New Approach to Talent Management

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HR Means Business: Increasing HR's Impact in Facilitating Change

Host: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HR

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks to Lucy Adams, former HR Director and author of the books HR Disrupted and The HR Change Toolkit, about dealing with disruption and emerging trends, and how to help bring about change in organisations.

During the conversation they discuss:

- Assessing an organisation's 'fitness' for embracing change and disruption

- Emerging AI technology

- Effectiveness of RTO mandates

- How HR leaders can balance the demands and preferences of different generations in the workplace

- Rethinking D&I initiatives

- Shifting HR mindsets

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AI and The Next Era of HR with ADP

Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed

Guest: Naomi Lariviere, Chief Product Owner and Vice President of ADP Shared Services

Summary

In this episode of the HR Happy Hour, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Naomi Lariviere from ADP to discuss the evolving landscape of HR technology, particularly focusing on AI and its implications for HR professionals. They explore the insights gained from the Meeting of the Minds event, the role of ADP in the HR tech space, and the importance of compliance and data integrity in leveraging AI. The conversation highlights the challenges HR faces in 2025, the need for predictive analytics, and the future of agentic technology in HR systems.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back to HR Happy Hour

03:33 ADP's Role in HR Tech

09:05 AI's Impact on HR Efficiency

14:12 Current HR Challenges in 2025

17:34 Compliance and Proactive HR Strategies

23:25 Agentic AI: A Game Changer

26:08. The Human Element in AI

Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman.

If you’ve ever wondered what good can come of AI for HR, meet Human Intelligence.

It uses the uniquely authentic data of Workhuman’s #1 rated employee recognition platform to uncover insights into good culture, skills, performance, and more.

It also helps coach employees on what good peer-to-peer recognition looks like, turning every “good job” into better engagement, retention, and wellbeing.

And it surfaces feel-good stories that illustrate the best of your company culture.

Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.