AI, Meet Gen Z: Growing Early Talent in the Age of AI with Monne Williams

Join Staffbase’s David Maffei for an impactful conversation with Monne Williams, Chief Impact Officer at Handshake and former McKinsey leader. Monne breaks down what Gen Z actually wants from employers, why authenticity means many voices on video, and how to treat employer brand like your health — you already have it, so manage it. She shares a memorable Fenway Park lesson on ownership and explains how small teams can have a significant impact.

They also tackle AI’s messy middle: bots on both sides of the hiring table, setting clear rules for candidates, and keeping those rules consistent with the job. Monne maps the moves that make change stick. If you recruit early talent, lead comms, or build culture, this episode gives you the playbook to earn trust and move faster.

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Selected People, Places & Things Mentioned: Handshake; Boston Red Sox; McKinsey & Company; Women in the Workplace; Fenway Park; Larry Lucchino; Harvard University; Duke University; UNC; Wake Forest; NC State; Bill Russell; Bloomberg News; Kathy Ireland; Brian Shield; Sapiends: A Brief History of Humankind; New York Yankees; Wally and Tessie; Hats Off to Heroes; The World Series; Jayson Tatum; WNBA Atlanta Dream; Boston Celtics

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