Will AI Steal Your Job or Make It Better? | Peter Cheese (CIPD) Reveals the Truth!

This episode is brought to you by Wellhub - connecting employees to the best partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep. Check out their latest report all about the return on investment for wellbeing: https://wellhub.com/en-uk/resources/research/return-on-wellbeing-2025/In this conversation, Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the CIPD, discusses the transformative role of AI in the workplace, emphasising the need for a human-centric approach to job design and productivity. He highlights the importance of well-being in the future of work and the evolving role of HR in navigating the ethical implications of AI. The discussion also touches on the necessity of upskilling and reskilling in an AI-driven world, as well as addressing economic inactivity and fostering a participative working culture.Chapters00:00 AI's Impact on Well-Being and Productivity05:43 Designing Good Work in the Age of AI10:14 The Role of Skills in an AI-Driven World15:08 HR's Evolving Role in the AI Landscape20:43 Navigating the Ethical Implications of AI24:24 Addressing Economic Inactivity and Well-Being