Punk Rock HR 298: Navigating AI and Global Work with Laura Maffucci
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Sep 22, 2025 Laura Maffucci, VP of HR at Globalization Partners, shares her expertise on how AI is transforming the HR landscape. She explains the concept of 'Agentic AI' and its importance in safely managing HR tasks. Laura discusses the evolving nature of HR jobs, emphasizing that while roles are changing, human judgment remains vital. She highlights crucial strategies for safe AI adoption and the necessity of a strong global talent strategy in today's job market. Tune in for valuable insights on harnessing AI while preserving the human element in HR.
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HR Roles Will Evolve Not Disappear
- AI will remove many manual HR tasks but cannot replace messy people leadership and judgment.
- Laura Maffucci argues HR roles will evolve rather than vanish because human complexity resists automation.
Building Total Rewards At A Product Company
- Laura recounts joining GP early to build total rewards from scratch and influence products with HR perspective.
- She values being both the product and the use-case customer inside a company that builds global HR solutions.
Use An EOR To Hire Globally
- Use an Employer of Record (EOR) when you lack a legal entity to hire abroad and want compliant payroll and benefits.
- Let the EOR employ the person on paper while you manage hiring, onboarding, and culture integration.