{"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":"Why AI Transformation Requires a New People Strategy","slug":"why-ai-transformation-requires-a-new-people-strategy","published_at":"2026-06-23T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-happy-hour-network-771812/why-ai-transformation-requires-a-new-people-strategy","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/3d1c2e85-3976-41a3-8338-b0e827a297cc.mp3","summary":"Why AI Transformation Requires a New People Strategy Host:  Steve Boese   Guest:  Ravin Jesuthasan , Global Transformation Leader & Partner at Mercer   Summary On this episode of  At Work in America , Steve Boese is joined by Ravin Jesuthasan to discuss why successful AI transformation requires more than simply deploying new technology. Drawing from Mercer’s Global Talent Trends 2026 research, Ravin explains how leading organizations are redesigning work, evolving HR’s role, and focusing on skills to unlock the full value of AI. The conversation also explores employee wellbeing, workforce readiness, and the choices leaders must make to balance productivity, growth, and human impact in an increasingly intelligent workplace.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Transformation in Work 03:00 The Role of Technology in Work Redesign 05:54 Evolving HR's Role in Organizations 08:49 The Impact of AI on Workforce Dynamics 12:05 Understanding Employee Thriving in the Workplace 14:50 Navigating Skills and Workplace Development 18:01 The Choices Organizations Face with AI 21:06 Future Outlook on Work and AI Integration   Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!   The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman. Every year, companies spin their wheels searching externally for senior leaders. Meanwhile, their next VP is already on their payroll. Recognized by peers, but overlooked on the org chart. Future Leaders™ by Workhuman fixes that. Using AI and real-time recognition data, Future Leaders identifies your highest-potential talent four years ahead of schedule — before they burn out, check out, or get picked up by someo…","meta_description":"Why AI Transformation Requires a New People Strategy Host: Steve Boese Guest: Ravin Jesuthasan , Global Transformation Leader & Par…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1883,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hr-happy-hour-network-771812/episodes/why-ai-transformation-requires-a-new-people-strategy/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/why-ai-transformation-requires-a-new-people-strategy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}