Show notes
Today's agenda:
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Check your surroundings (and wait three more stops…)
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Cringe corporate speak: open the kimono (and special bonus: mowing someone else's lawn)
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Hot topic: all things AI - being human in the age of AI at work with special meeting crasher KeyAnna Schmiedl, Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman
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How will AI impact the workplace?
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Feeling in control in our roles
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Keeping the unique human touch while benefiting from AI efficiency
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AI tools can allow HR professionals to focus on the human aspects of their jobs
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Predicting how the workplace will be reshaped with AI
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Applying transparency, humility and authenticity to every role in the AI space
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Questions/Comments
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