{"podcast":{"title":"HR Happy Hour Network","slug":"hr-happy-hour-network-771812","podcast_index_feed_id":771812,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/hr-happy-hour-network/","website_url":"https://www.blogtalkradio.com/steve-boese","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6b3d697c-a9b2-4019-af84-3304b2c74131/HHH-Network-Logo-2.png","author":"HR Happy Hour Network","episode_count":925,"summary":"At Work in America, the longest running and top downloaded HR podcast, focuses on human resources, management, leadership, and workforce technology. The show is hosted by Steve Boese, the Co-Chair of the HR Technology Conference and Trish Steed, CEO of H3 HR Advisors.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T12:18:58.580395+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-happy-hour-network-771812"},"episode":{"title":"AI and the Next Evolution of Performance Management","slug":"ai-and-the-next-evolution-of-performance-management","published_at":"2026-07-21T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-happy-hour-network-771812/ai-and-the-next-evolution-of-performance-management","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-happy-hour-network-771812","url":"https://www.blogtalkradio.com/steve-boese","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/69d9500a-6662-42ea-8b87-f3f1a6c73fde.mp3","summary":"AI and the Next Evolution of Performance Management Host:  Steve Boese Guest:  Bryan Hancock , Partner at McKinsey & Company   Summary On this episode of  At Work in America , Steve Boese sits down with Bryan Hancock, Partner at McKinsey & Company, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of human resources. Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for people, Bryan explains how organizations can use it to strengthen the human side of work - from improving performance management and coaching to creating more meaningful employee experiences. The conversation explores where AI can reduce administrative burden, provide better insights for managers, and help employees grow while maintaining trust and transparency. Steve and Bryan also discuss one of the biggest challenges organizations face today: balancing personalized employee experiences with concerns around privacy, surveillance, and ethical AI use. As companies continue investing in AI-powered HR technology, leaders must ensure these tools enhance relationships instead of replacing them. Whether you're an HR leader, people manager, or executive preparing your organization for the future of work, this episode offers practical insights into using AI responsibly while keeping people at the center of every decision.   Topics include: How AI is changing day-to-day HR operations Ways AI can support better coaching and manager effectiveness How organizations can build trust while introducing AI-powered tools The importance of balancing personalization with employee privacy Why successful AI adoption depends as much on culture as technology What HR leaders should be preparing for as AI capabilities continue to evolve   Thank you for joining the show today! R…","meta_description":"AI and the Next Evolution of Performance Management Host: Steve Boese Guest: Bryan Hancock , Partner at McKinsey & Company Sum…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2130,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hr-happy-hour-network-771812/episodes/ai-and-the-next-evolution-of-performance-management/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-happy-hour-network-771812/ai-and-the-next-evolution-of-performance-management.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}