AI+HI Project
SHRM
SHRM’s The AI+HI Project is the podcast that gives senior leaders and executives the deep insights, actionable strategies, and practical advice they need to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) combined with human intelligence (HI). Each week, visionaries from the worlds of business, tech, and HR join alternating hosts Alex Alonso, SHRM’s chief data and insights officer, and Nichol Bradford, SHRM’s executive-in-residence for AI+HI, for engaging discussions to keep you innovating toward a brighter future.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 32min
Smart Minds, Smart Machines: How AI and Neuroscience Are Redefining Leadership
According to Michael Platt, director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative, “understanding the rules our brains live by can help us make better decisions.” From harnessing brain science for designing smarter AI systems to fostering team synchronization for innovation, discover actionable insights for developing adaptive, future-ready leaders.Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Feb 20, 2025 • 41min
Creativity and Collaboration: How AI Is Shaping Them in the Workplace
From AI acting as your “coworker” to sparking team imagination and adaptability, Sam Ransbotham, professor of analytics at Boston College, explores the impact of AI tools in the workplace. Discover why Ransbotham says, “The first day is the worst day for AI…[but] it’s going to improve. The idea of machine learning is exactly that: learning.”Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Feb 13, 2025 • 35min
The Secret to Building a Great Place to Work with AI
Nichol Bradford is joined by Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work, as he shares his expertise on the critical role of trust in workplace transformation and AI integration. Gain practical insights into fostering inclusivity, empowering employees, and navigating change while strengthening leadership and building thriving, high-trust organizational cultures equipped for the future.Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Feb 6, 2025 • 42min
Elevate Your Leadership and Communication with the Power of AI
Host Alex Alonso is joined by Alex Haitoglou, founder and CEO of Ovita, to discuss AI's role in mastering critical communication skills and its potential to transform leadership. Gain unique insights into using AI tools to measure, enhance, and apply behavioral skills at scale, ensuring lasting impact in the workplace. Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Jan 30, 2025 • 41min
The Great Mismatch: Bridging AI and Economic Opportunity
Host Nichol Bradford is joined by Xavier de Souza Briggs and Molly Kinder, a senior fellow and fellow, respectively, at The Brookings Institution, as they unpack the "Great Mismatch"—the critical gap between AI-vulnerable jobs and fair worker representation. They explore the role of trust in AI adoption, the challenges of creating equity in a rapidly evolving economy, and practical strategies to empower workers for a more inclusive future.Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Jan 23, 2025 • 35min
How AI is Fueling a “Human Renaissance”
Join host Nichol Bradford and Brandon Roberts, GVP of People Analytics and AI at ServiceNow, as they discuss how to leverage AI to transform talent management, enhance employee experiences, and free up HR leaders for high-value, strategic work. Learn firsthand how AI is unlocking creativity and innovation, while ensuring ethical and sustainable implementation.Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Jan 16, 2025 • 32min
Responsible AI: Its Impact on Society and the Workplace
This week, join host Nichol Bradford and Kathy Pham, vice president of AI and machine learning at Workday, as they explore the profound societal impact and workplace innovation made possible by responsible AI. Gain actionable insights into building ethical AI systems, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and creating inclusive frameworks that benefit all.Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Jan 10, 2025 • 36min
Is AI Coaching the Future of Career Success?
This week, host Nichol Bradford connects with Jolen Anderson, chief people and community officer at BetterUp, to discuss how the power of AI, data, and humans—with coaching intervention—are driving performance within the workplace. Explore the game-changing ideas behind making coaching accessible, creating cultures rooted in empathy and resilience, and blending cutting-edge technology with deeply human connection.Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Dec 20, 2024 • 37min
Growth Culture Meets AI
Discover how growth cultures can redefine your organization’s approach to AI. Host Nichol Bradford and Mary C. Murphy, CEO of Equity Accelerator, share key insights on moving beyond fixed mindsets to implement dynamic, growth-driven leadership. From psychological studies to real-world implementations, Murphy provides actionable strategies for leaders to foster innovation, empower teams, and deliver meaningful results.Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Dec 11, 2024 • 32min
AI Meets Global HR: Transforming Workforce Management Worldwide
Host Nichol Bradford is joined by Nicole Sahin—founder and CEO at G-P, a global growth platform—to discuss how AI is transforming workforce management. Discover how AI can simplify HR complexities across geographies, from onboarding to cross-cultural communication. Plus, Sahin shares her tips on how to encourage AI adoption within your workforce.Rate/review AI+HI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
