HR BESTIES

HR Besties: Workhuman Live 2025 with KeyAnna Schmiedl

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Jun 11, 2025
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KeyAnna Schmiedl
KeyAnna Schmiedl, Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman, joins to explore the fascinating intersection of AI and the workplace. They discuss how AI can enhance productivity while ensuring the human touch remains vital. KeyAnna emphasizes the need for transparency, humility, and authenticity in HR roles as technology evolves. The conversation is enriched with humor and personal stories, highlighting the balance between embracing AI's efficiency and prioritizing emotional support in professional settings.
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ANECDOTE

Beware Early Work Gossip

  • KeyAnna Schmiedl shared a story about angrily criticizing coworkers on public transport.
  • She learned to delay venting about work until several stops away to protect relationships.
ADVICE

Balance Venting and Solutions

  • Limit your work frustrations to safe people and hold yourself accountable for solutions.
  • Use '20 minutes of venting, 40 minutes of problem-solving' to balance emotions and actions.
ANECDOTE

Honest Email Mishap

  • Ashley Herd accidentally sent a critical reply instead of forwarding it.
  • The experience taught her lessons about honesty and tact in communication.
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