Ethical AI & HR's Role in the Future of Work

The HumAIn Workforce

https://www.top-employers.com/blog/ethical-ai-world-work/

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

15 days ago 30:49

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In this episode of the HumAIn Workforce Podcast, we dive into HR’s role in Ethical AI adoption, exploring the opportunities, risks, and responsibilities that come with AI-driven workplaces. Dr. Emily Cook shares insights from her white paper, Ethical AI in the World of Work: A Framework for Success, presenting HR professionals with an Ethical AI framework built on three foundational pillars: human-centric, evidence-backed and long-term lens, to assist with AI adoption.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Emily Cook is a Senior Organisational Psychologist with extensive experience in advancing HR strategy through psychological insights and data-driven solutions. Her work focuses on translating cutting-edge psychological science into actionable strategies for the workplace, as well as, helping organisations navigate the challenges of the modern workforce. Emily holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of London and is an active researcher and thought leader. Emily’s work has been featured in peer-reviewed journals and highlighted in international media outlets, including The Independent and The Financial Times.

5 Key Points from the Episode:

1. The Rise of Ethical AI in HR (03:45)

AI is transforming the workplace, and HR must take a proactive role in ensuring its ethical and responsible implementation. AI can drive business success while respecting employees and broader society.

2. HR’s Critical Role in AI Adoption (08:30)

HR professionals don’t need to be AI experts but must act as Thought Leaders, Value Keepers, and Storytellers to shape ethical AI policies. HR’s influence is essential in ensuring AI aligns with organisational values and workplace fairness.

3. The 3 Pillars of Ethical AI (14:15)

Human-Centric – AI should enhance employee well-being, job security, and workplace experience.

Evidence-Backed – AI decisions must be backed by data, research, and best practices.

Long-Term Lens – Organisations need to plan for AI’s long-term impact on job design and work structure.

4. Practical Steps for HR to Get Started (22:00)

HR should test AI within their own function first before organisation-wide adoption.

Partnering with leadership ensures AI aligns with company culture and strategic goals.

Engage with external experts and organisations to stay ahead in AI education and ethics.

5. AI is About Work Redesign, Not Job Replacement (28:30)

AI should be seen as a tool for redesigning work, not eliminating jobs.

HR has an opportunity to lead AI adoption in a way that enhances human potential and fosters a thriving workforce.

Links:

Connect with Dr Emily Cook:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-emily-cook

Whitepaper - Ethical AI in the World of Work: A Framework for Success:

Connect with Your Host – Sarah Lawrence:

To connect or provide feedback, questions, or topic suggestions, you can contact Sarah Lawrence on linkedin.com/in/sarah-lawrence-24b03b127 or email her at thehumainworkforce@gmail.com

Website: https://practicalworkforceplanning.com/

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Ethical AI & HR's Role in the Future of Work

The HumAIn Workforce

published 15 days ago

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Guest Bio:

5 Key Points from the Episode:

1. The Rise of Ethical AI in HR (03:45)

2. HR’s Critical Role in AI Adoption (08:30)

3. The 3 Pillars of Ethical AI (14:15)

Human-Centric – AI should enhance employee well-being, job security, and workplace experience.

Evidence-Backed – AI decisions must be backed by data, research, and best practices.

Long-Term Lens – Organisations need to plan for AI’s long-term impact on job design and work structure.

4. Practical Steps for HR to Get Started (22:00)

HR should test AI within their own function first before organisation-wide adoption.

Partnering with leadership ensures AI aligns with company culture and strategic goals.

Engage with external experts and organisations to stay ahead in AI education and ethics.

5. AI is About Work Redesign, Not Job Replacement (28:30)

AI should be seen as a tool for redesigning work, not eliminating jobs.

HR has an opportunity to lead AI adoption in a way that enhances human potential and fosters a thriving workforce.

Links:

Connect with Dr Emily Cook:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-emily-cook

Whitepaper - Ethical AI in the World of Work: A Framework for Success:

https://www.top-employers.com/blog/ethical-ai-world-work/

Connect with Your Host – Sarah Lawrence:

To connect or provide feedback, questions, or topic suggestions, you can contact Sarah Lawrence on linkedin.com/in/sarah-lawrence-24b03b127 or email her at thehumainworkforce@gmail.com

Website: https://practicalworkforceplanning.com/

Help Grow the Podcast!

Disclaimer For Podcast:

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Redesigning HR with AI: The Story Behind humaneer.app 38:26

20 hours ago38:26

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In this episode, I’m joined by Annie Johnson , Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Humaneer , to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping human resources and job design. We explore the purpose and power behind Mak , Humaneer’s AI productivity partner and how it’s changing the way HR practitioners work - from reducing admin to increasing strategic capacity. Guest Bio: With over two decades of experience in HR across domestic and international markets, Annie Johnson has been at the forefront of People & Culture strategy, partnering with business leaders to drive meaningful growth. She has dedicated her career to repositioning HR - not as an administrative function, but as a force for unlocking human potential and shaping the future of work. As Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Humaneer , Annie is leading the charge in redefining AI’s role in HR. She understands the paradox of applying artificial intelligence to the most human-centric function in business and sees it not as a zero-sum game, but as an opportunity to elevate HR’s strategic impact. 5 Key Points from the Episode: 1. Annie’s HR Origin Story & Why AI Sparked a Pivot (01:30) From climbing the corporate ladder to launching tech platforms — Annie shares her journey from traditional HR into innovation. 2. Why HR Tech Feels Broken and What Mak Does Differently (08:15) Annie unpacks the common frustrations with current HR tools and how Mak was designed to simplify, not complicate the HR workflow. 3. Ask Mak: HR Answers at Your Fingertips (15:52) Mak delivers HR-compliant answers, templates, and guidance tailored specifically for HR practitioners - fast and fuss-free. 4. Using Voice as Data: The AI-Powered Note-Taker for HR (23:33) How Mak captures meeting insights and generates accurate, unbiased documentation to support decision-making. 5. Advice for the Tech-Cautious HR Professional (31:02) Annie’s practical tips for getting started with AI, overcoming overwhelm and experimenting safely and confidently. Links: Connect with Annie Johnson : Humaneer.app : https://www.humaneer.app/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-johnson-622540161 Connect with Your Host – Sarah Lawrence: To connect or provide feedback, questions, or topic suggestions, you can contact Sarah Lawrence on linkedin.com/in/sarah-lawrence-24b03b127 or email her at thehumainworkforce@gmail.com Website: https://practicalworkforceplanning.com/ Help Grow the Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe , share it with your network , and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and bring inspiring conversations to light! Thank you for being part of the journey! Disclaimer For Podcast: For details click the link below: https://practicalworkforceplanning.com/podcast-disclaimer/…

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Ethical AI & HR's Role in the Future of Work 30:49

15 days ago30:49

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In this episode of the HumAIn Workforce Podcast, we dive into HR’s role in Ethical AI adoption , exploring the opportunities, risks, and responsibilities that come with AI-driven workplaces. Dr. Emily Cook shares insights from her white paper, Ethical AI in the World of Work: A Framework for Success , presenting HR professionals with an Ethical AI framework built on three foundational pillars: human-centric, evidence-backed and long-term lens, to assist with AI adoption. Guest Bio: Dr. Emily Cook is a Senior Organisational Psychologist with extensive experience in advancing HR strategy through psychological insights and data-driven solutions. Her work focuses on translating cutting-edge psychological science into actionable strategies for the workplace, as well as, helping organisations navigate the challenges of the modern workforce. Emily holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of London and is an active researcher and thought leader. Emily’s work has been featured in peer-reviewed journals and highlighted in international media outlets, including The Independent and The Financial Times. 5 Key Points from the Episode: 1. The Rise of Ethical AI in HR (03:45) AI is transforming the workplace, and HR must take a proactive role in ensuring its ethical and responsible implementation. AI can drive business success while respecting employees and broader society. 2. HR’s Critical Role in AI Adoption (08:30) HR professionals don’t need to be AI experts but must act as Thought Leaders, Value Keepers, and Storytellers to shape ethical AI policies. HR’s influence is essential in ensuring AI aligns with organisational values and workplace fairness. 3. The 3 Pillars of Ethical AI (14:15) Human-Centric – AI should enhance employee well-being, job security, and workplace experience. Evidence-Backed – AI decisions must be backed by data, research, and best practices. Long-Term Lens – Organisations need to plan for AI’s long-term impact on job design and work structure. 4. Practical Steps for HR to Get Started (22:00) HR should test AI within their own function first before organisation-wide adoption. Partnering with leadership ensures AI aligns with company culture and strategic goals. Engage with external experts and organisations to stay ahead in AI education and ethics. 5. AI is About Work Redesign, Not Job Replacement (28:30) AI should be seen as a tool for redesigning work, not eliminating jobs. HR has an opportunity to lead AI adoption in a way that enhances human potential and fosters a thriving workforce. Links: Connect with Dr Emily Cook : LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-emily-cook Whitepaper - Ethical AI in the World of Work: A Framework for Success: https://www.top-employers.com/blog/ethical-ai-world-work/ Connect with Your Host – Sarah Lawrence: To connect or provide feedback, questions, or topic suggestions, you can contact Sarah Lawrence on linkedin.com/in/sarah-lawrence-24b03b127 or email her at thehumainworkforce@gmail.com Website: https://practicalworkforceplanning.com/ Help Grow the Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe , share it with your network , and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and bring inspiring conversations to light! Thank you for being part of the journey! Disclaimer For Podcast: For details click the link below: https://practicalworkforceplanning.com/podcast-disclaimer/…

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AI and the Future of Work: Navigating Change for HR Professionals with Simone Garrad 35:01

8 weeks ago35:01

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In this episode of the HumAIn Workforce Podcast, host Sarah Lawrence dives into the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace with guest Simone Garrad, co-founder and director of Nine Yards, a Melbourne-based people and culture consultancy. In this insightful conversation, Simone shares her expertise on navigating AI’s rapid evolution, its impact on productivity, job design, and how HR professionals can adapt to support their organisations effectively. Guest Bio: Simone Garrad is the co-founder and director of Nine Yards, a consultancy specialising in people and culture. With over 20 years of experience across industries, Simone helps businesses navigate complex HR challenges, from startup recruitment to large-scale organisational projects. Simone is passionate about equipping HR professionals with practical tools and strategies to create impactful workplace cultures. 5 Key Points from the Episode: 1. AI's Widespread Impact on Work and Society ( 03:00 ) Simone discusses the increasing prevalence of AI, from tools like ChatGPT to advanced platforms like Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini, and its use by individuals and organisations alike. 2. Ethical Considerations and AI Policies ( 08:00 ) The importance of setting clear policies and guardrails around AI use in organisations to mitigate risks such as data privacy breaches and misuse. 3. AI's Role in Productivity and Job Design ( 14:00 ) How AI can augment roles by automating repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on high-value, innovative work, and reshaping job responsibilities for the better. 4. HR’s Role in Managing Change ( 21:00 ) Practical advice for HR teams to support leadership and employees through AI-driven changes, including workforce segmentation, identifying impacted roles, and reskilling/upskilling strategies. 5. Starting with AI: Tips for HR Professionals ( 27:00 ) Simone highlights the importance of HR professionals understanding AI tools, experimenting with them, and seeking expertise to drive informed decisions and innovation. Links: Connect with Simone Garrad : Website: https://www.nine-yards.com.au/ Connect with Your Host – Sarah Lawrence: To connect or provide feedback, questions, or topic suggestions, you can contact Sarah Lawrence on linkedin.com/in/sarah-lawrence-24b03b127 or email her at thehumainworkforce@gmail.com Website: https://practicalworkforceplanning.com/ Help Grow the Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe , share it with your network , and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and bring inspiring conversations to light! Thank you for being part of the journey! Disclaimer For Podcast: For details click the link below: https://practicalworkforceplanning.com/podcast-disclaimer/…

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Redesigning Work in the Age of AI with Fleur Mouchemore 32:25

8 weeks ago32:25

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In this episode of the HumAIn Workforce Podcast, host Sarah Lawrence explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), work design, and employee wellbeing with expert guest Fleur Mouchemore. Fleur shares practical insights from her extensive experience in learning and organisational development, focusing on the Smart Work Design Model, created by Professor Sharon Parker of Curtin University. This evidence-based framework provides organisations with tools to foster employee wellbeing and productivity in the evolving world of AI. Guest Bio: Fleur Mouchemore is a consultant specializing in learning, organisational development, and employee wellbeing. With a focus on resilience, leadership, and workplace mental health, Fleur integrates frameworks like the Smart Work Design Model, developed by Professor Sharon Parker, into her practice. Fleur co-hosts the Coffee with Fleur podcast, exploring diverse topics in workplace wellbeing. 5 Key Points from the Episode: 1. Introduction to the Smart Work Design Model ( 05:30 ) Fleur explains the foundation of the Smart Work Design Model, developed by Professor Sharon Parker at Curtin University, which emphasises five key principles: stimulating work, mastery, autonomy, relationships, and tolerable demands. 2. The Role of AI in Job and Work Design ( 08:15 ) AI is reshaping jobs rather than replacing them. Fleur discusses how organisations can proactively design roles that integrate AI while enhancing human contributions. 3. Addressing Employee Concerns About AI ( 12:45 ) With fears of job loss and resistance to change, Fleur highlights the importance of involving employees in work design to alleviate anxiety and build trust. 4. Proactive Wellbeing: Moving Beyond Quick Fixes ( 16:20 ) Fleur critiques common wellbeing initiatives like wellness apps, advocating for proactive, evidence-based work design to enhance mental health and engagement. 5. Practical Tips for HR Professionals to Adapt ( 22:45 ) From understanding AI’s potential to using the Smart Work Design Model in job descriptions, Fleur provides actionable advice for HR leaders to manage AI-driven changes effectively. Links: Connect with Fleur Mouchemore: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fleurmouchemore Coffee with Fleur podcast: https://www.coffeewithfleurpodcast.au Connect with your Host - Sarah Lawrence: To connect or provide feedback, questions, or topic suggestions, you can contact Sarah Lawrence on linkedin.com/in/sarah-lawrence-24b03b127 or email her at thehumainworkforce@gmail.com Website: https://practicalworkforceplanning.com/ Help Grow the Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe , share it with your network , and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and bring inspiring conversations to light! Thank you for being part of the journey! Disclaimer For Podcast: For details click the link below: https://practicalworkforceplanning.com/podcast-disclaimer/…

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Welcome To The HumAIn Workforce Podcast with Sarah Lawrence 9:30

8 weeks ago9:30