AI+HI Project

Zain Zaidi, Founder and CEO of TransCrypts, shares his insights on the increasing threat of fraud in an AI-driven world. He discusses how self-sovereign verification and blockchain technology empower individuals by ensuring the authenticity of credentials. Zain dives into the challenges HR faces with AI-generated resumes and offers innovative solutions for fraud detection. He predicts a future where verified profiles are essential for online interactions, emphasizing the need for AI disclosure and protective measures against identity risks.

As AI continues to reshape industries, the focus must shift toward creating systems that uplift human dignity and creativity. Michelle Jawando, president of the Omidyar Network, emphasizes that “technology at its highest zenith should dignify labor, augment human creativity, and center humanity.”Learn how organizations can harness AI to empower workers, build trust, and support human flourishing — ensuring technology becomes a tool for shared power, equitable prosperity, and expansive possibility rather than a force for exclusion or displacement.Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

In the rapidly advancing world of AI, designing systems with equity at their core is essential for driving meaningful and inclusive change. Lisa Gelobter, founder and CEO of tEQuitable, emphasizes that “it’s about thinking expansively — ensuring that communities aren’t left on the outside.”Explore how organizations can create AI systems that prioritize fairness, inclusivity, and representation, while addressing systemic biases to foster workplace cultures that truly work for everyone.Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63rThis episode is sponsored by Brightmine.

The transformative impact of AI on recruitment is reshaping how organizations attract and evaluate talent. From the “arms race” between AI-powered resume sorting and AI-generated applications to the challenges of identifying quality candidates, dive into how smarter AI tools can enhance screening mechanisms and improve hiring outcomes.Frank Congiu, executive vice president of human capital strategy and executive partnerships at Randstad, emphasizes: “This challenge of the needle in the haystack hasn’t changed — it’s just enhanced. AI tools are enabling a spray-and-pray approach, but better screening mechanisms can help us pick out the best talent from that haystack.”Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

In the ever-evolving landscape of AI, even the smallest ideas carry the potential to grow into powerful forces of transformation. Noelle Russell, founder and CEO of the AI Leadership Institute and a pioneer behind Amazon Alexa, says that leadership in AI “is about empowering people to dream big — and equipping them with the tools to turn those dreams into reality.” Explore how nurturing early-stage AI initiatives with strategic vision and creativity can lead to groundbreaking innovations that drive significant impact across industries.Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63rThis episode is sponsored by Robert Half.

Explore how the principles of improvisation — flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability — can inspire the design of human-centered AI systems. Just as improv thrives on the “yes, and” mindset, successful AI must work in harmony with human creativity, adapting to our needs while amplifying our potential. Mickey McManus, senior advisor and leadership coach at BCG, shares his perspective on the parallels between improv and AI design: “Great improv isn’t about stealing the spotlight; it’s about listening, adapting, and building something greater together. AI should do the same — supporting humans, not overshadowing them.”Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

How can AI simplify HR, boost employee engagement, and revolutionize the workplace? Logan Sugarman, founder and CEO of Refresh —a startup in SHRM’s 2025 Workplace Tech Accelerator cohort — dives into how organizations are tackling one of HR’s biggest challenges: creating seamless, personalized employee experiences while cutting through app overload and inefficiency. With the help of AI, HR teams can automate repetitive tasks, streamline systems, and focus on building meaningful employee journeys. As Sugarman explains, “AI lets us take the entire world of data and bring it into a single point, so we can look at it from as many angles as possible.”Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

AI-powered microlearning is reshaping the way organizations engage, upskill, and empower their workforces. As the co-founder and chief innovation officer of Bites, a startup in SHRM’s 2025 Workplace Tech Accelerator cohort, Hagai Horovitz shares how personalization drives results. “When you’re able to personalize, then you're getting higher engagement. You have employees more connected to your business, leaving the company less, and you improve your employee retention. It’s a complete cycle.” Learn how AI is transforming employee learning, enabling multilingual training, and making off-the-shelf courses obsolete.Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63rThis episode is sponsored by Robert Half. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/robert-half-international Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberthalf/ Twitter: @roberthalf Youtube: @Roberthalf https://www.youtube.com/roberthalfna

Learn how AI can help HR teams navigate three critical stages of performance to elevate their decision-making impact. From boosting productivity in basic tasks to orchestrating collaboration in teams — and finally breaking through to reinvent strategies for the future — each step empowers HR to lead with confidence. Guillermo Miranda, co-founder of Atlas Copilot, emphasizes, “The role of HR is to collaborate differently, to show up differently. You can be the pilot driving this change, or you can be a passenger watching it happen.Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r 

AI is reshaping workplace mental health, offering innovative tools for personalized support and stress tracking. However, ethical concerns and the need for human connection remain critical. Marjorie Morrison, SHRM’s new executive in residence for mental health, notes, “We have to be really intentional about using AI to support, not replace, the human relationships.” Tune in to explore how technology can help foster healthier, more inclusive workplaces.Subscribe to The AI+HI Project to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r