"To me, fast-adapting [TA] means staying ahead of both macro labor market shifts and micro-level changes in candidate expectations, while being agile enough to adjust strategies in real time," says Barbara Mathews, chief people officer at Remote.
The rise of agentic AI is fueling a new reality: a machine-human workforce. This hybrid environment requires new org structures and leadership capabilities, which HR will play a critical role in building, writes HR tech expert Steve Boese.
Legal action and new legislation highlight growing concerns about AI in hiring, with one HR tech CEO advising 'thoughtful integration' of people and technology.
One CEO just predicted a potential 20% spike in unemployment in the next few years from job losses to AI. Industry expert Mark Stelzner says HR now needs to advocate for humane automation that enhances, rather than erases, human contribution.
As more candidates use AI in the job interview process, employers must emphasize the need for transparency and integrity, while embracing innovation, say these experts.
However, these experts write, there's a difference between AI taking your job and AI taking your employment. The latter is a dead end, while the former opens the door for true HR transformation.
