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We're Only Human

We're Only Human

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 An HR podcast focusing on the intersection of people and technology at work, We’re Only Human examines research, technology, and practical strategies for creating better outcomes for employers and the workforce. It’s a wealth of insight for anyone looking to create a high-performing organization.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Stop Rubber Stamping: How AI Changes HR Work

    Stop Rubber Stamping: How AI Changes HR Work
    Feb 9 2026
    AI is not ending HR but accelerating its evolution into a more strategic function. AI tools can significantly reduce time spent on repetitive HR tasks like policy drafting, reporting, and reviews. The real value of AI comes from connecting data across the entire employee lifecycle, not isolated HR silos. HR professionals need stronger skills in data literacy, technology, and business strategy to succeed. AI can help HR teams surface insights and patterns that humans often miss due to bias or time constraints. Automating compliance and administrative work frees HR to focus on coaching, development, and leadership support. AI will impact jobs and tasks, making workforce planning and reskilling a critical HR responsibility. HR must advocate for people by helping leaders balance automation with long term talent development. Using AI without clean, trustworthy data limits its value and increases risk. The future of HR work is humans plus AI, not humans replaced by AI. Timestamps: 00:00 Why HR has always evolved and why AI is different 05:00 Is AI really the end of HR 07:00 Practical AI use cases for HR professionals 09:30 Using AI beyond HR silos across the talent lifecycle 12:30 Saving time with AI for research, writing, and analysis 15:00 Why HR teams must become more strategic partners 18:00 The growing importance of data and technology skills in HR 22:00 AI, workforce change, and the risk of job displacement 27:00 Advocating for people in AI driven decisions 31:00 What HR hopes AI will eliminate from daily work Keywords: AI in HR HR technology people operations workforce transformation data driven HR AI and jobs HR strategy employee experience talent lifecycle future of work Show Links/Resources: Watch the AI for HR Livestream Replay: https://lhra.io/ai25 Connect with Sandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandraloughlin Connect with Lane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanem1/
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    36 mins
  • Hiring, Cheating, and the AI Dilemma

    Hiring, Cheating, and the AI Dilemma
    Jan 12 2026
    Join host Ben Eubanks for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Cari Miller about one of the most pressing questions in today's workplace: When does using AI cross the line from productivity tool to cheating? From academic integrity to job applications and workplace performance, they explore the blurred boundaries of AI usage and what it means for workers, employers, and the future of work. This episode tackles the double standards, ethical dilemmas, and practical realities of AI adoption in hiring and beyond. Timestamps Episode Topics & Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction & Guest Background0:50 - Dr. Cari Miller's Research on AI & Worker Impacts3:00 - Academic Integrity vs. AI Literacy Debate5:00 - Defining AI "Cheating" in Education5:40 - Domain Knowledge & Copyright Considerations6:50 - Spell Check Analogy: Tools vs. Cheating11:00 - The Hiring Double Standard12:30 - Should We Test Candidates on AI Skills?13:50 - 61% of Jobs Don't Match Interview Descriptions15:20 - The Broken Application Process17:30 - Emotional Toll of Job Searching18:00 - Networking & Volunteer Work Strategy19:40 - Ben's Story: Volunteering to Break Into HR21:20 - Genuine vs. GPT: When Does AI Feel Like Cheating?23:30 - Disclosure & Context Matter25:00 - Survey Results: What Employers Consider Cheating27:00 - The AI Arms Race in Job Applications30:00 - The Entry-Level Crisis30:50 - Learning in the File Room: Foundation Skills32:00 - Junior vs. Senior Workers Using AI33:00 - The DOS to Windows Analogy35:30 - CEOs vs. Managers: Who Decides on AI?36:30 - AI Procurement & Process Design38:30 - Finding the Middle Ground39:00 - Connect with Dr. Cari Miller on LinkedIn40:15 - Closing Thoughts Connect with Cari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-miller/ See the show archives and sign up for episode updates
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    38 mins
  • Curiosity Over Control: Redefining Recruiting in the Age of AI

    Curiosity Over Control: Redefining Recruiting in the Age of AI
    Dec 1 2025
    🎧 Episode 219 Guest: Amandeep Shergill In this episode, we explore the realities of modern recruiting, the pressure of “doing more with less,” and the challenge of navigating uncertainty in today’s global talent market. Ben and Amandeep discuss how economic shifts, evolving business priorities, and organizational ambiguity shape the day-to-day experience of recruiters. Amandeep shares practical examples from his career—ranging from prioritizing high-impact roles to building stronger partnerships with business leaders. This conversation dives deep into what it truly means to be a strategic advisor instead of a reactive firefighter in talent acquisition. You’ll hear insights on: • Market uncertainty and its effect on TA planning • Productivity vs. unrealistic “do more” expectations • The role of tech and efficiency in the future of TA • How recruiters can better understand business impact & prioritization • Real-world examples of shifting from reactive to proactive hiring • Why understanding revenue, OKRs, and leadership goals changes recruiting outcomes Whether you're a recruiter, hiring leader, or people leader, this episode provides immediately applicable frameworks for better decision-making in TA. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:03 – Welcome to Episode 219 00:16 – Introducing guest Amandeep Shergill 00:55 – Amandeep’s background and global role at Automattic 01:59 – Life outside of work: parenting, sports, and model building 03:16 – Creativity, hobbies & high performance 04:49 – The biggest recruiting challenges today 05:11 – How economic uncertainty shapes hiring plans 05:54 – Productivity, efficiency & “doing more with less” 06:28 – The disconnect between expectations and TA bandwidth 07:22 – Why “doing more” isn’t a real strategy 08:06 – What investment vs. volume actually means for TA 09:46 – Moving from reactive to proactive recruiting 10:26 – Practical strategies for strategic partnership 10:30 – Amandeep’s story from Intuit: prioritizing 38 open roles 11:48 – Understanding business impact behind hiring requests 12:49 – Revenue today vs. revenue tomorrow: prioritizing for impact 13:58 – Why recruiters must understand OKRs, revenue, and strategy 14:46 – Pausing hiring until business impact is clear 15:13 – How proactive planning creates better long-term outcomes 🔗 Connect with Amandeep LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandeepsshergill/?originalSubdomain=uk 🎓 Learn more about HR Summer School https://hrsummerschool.org See the show archives and sign up for episode updates
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    30 mins
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