Yemi Akisanya

Yemi Akisanya, Vice President of JEDI and People Experience at Axon, dives into the evolving landscape of the workforce. She discusses how remote work has reshaped the experiences of Black professionals, balancing safety against visibility. Yemi emphasizes the dual role of AI in job creation and elimination, urging professionals to embrace new skills. She also predicts that return-to-office trends will enhance career opportunities through proximity, and illustrates how diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are essential for effective people operations.