Episodes

  • What Comes Next?
    Oct 21 2024

    What Comes Next?: Navigating the Future of HR in an AI-Driven World

    In this episode of People and Possibilities, host Thomas Igeme, CEO of TL Partners, sits down with executive partner Naomi Davidson to look ahead at how AI will fundamentally transform the HR landscape. They discuss strategies for HR leaders to build AI fluency across their teams, develop organization-specific AI roadmaps, and address the ethical considerations that come with AI integration.

    Highlights:

    • Building AI Fluency: Empowering your team with the skills to leverage AI effectively.
    • Strategic Shifts: How AI will reshape HR roles and organizational structures.
    • Ethics and Governance: Collaborating across departments to tackle AI ethics and bias.
    • Customized AI Roadmaps: Crafting strategies that align with your organization's culture and goals.
    • Product Mindset: Adopting a product-centric approach to drive innovation in HR.
    • Future Skills: The growing importance of data fluency and strategic thinking in HR.

    Tune in to discover how to prepare your HR team for an AI-driven future, turning potential challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.

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    25 mins
  • Making It Real
    Oct 17 2024

    In this episode of People and Possibilities, host Thomas Igeme continues his conversation with Naomi Davidson, Executive Partner at TL Partners, to explore how AI is transforming HR practices. They discuss real-world applications of AI in HR—what works, what doesn't, and why understanding AI's capabilities is crucial for HR professionals.

    Highlights:

    • AI Fluency: The importance of HR professionals developing a deep understanding of AI to use it effectively.
    • Effective Use Cases: How AI can enhance tasks like summarizing emails and improving communication.
    • Human Touch in Performance Reviews: The pitfalls of relying on AI for feedback that requires personal insight.
    • Balancing Efficiency and Quality: The risk of compromising quality when prioritizing efficiency with AI tools, especially in talent acquisition.
    • Ethical Considerations: The need to address biases in AI systems, particularly in recruitment processes.
    • Elevating HR Roles: Using AI to automate routine tasks, allowing HR professionals to focus on strategic thinking.

    Whether you're already using AI in HR or curious about its potential, this episode offers valuable insights on integrating AI effectively while maintaining the essential human touch.

    Tune in to learn how to harness AI's capabilities to enhance your HR functions without compromising on quality or ethics.

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    18 mins
  • The Time Is Now
    Oct 14 2024

    In this eye-opening episode of People and Possibilities, host Thomas Igeme sits down with Naomi Davidson, Executive Partner at TL Partners, to tackle a question that's more pressing than ever: Why must HR leaders embrace AI right now?

    As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the business landscape, HR stands at a pivotal crossroads. Naomi shares her personal journey from feeling the looming pressures of AI to recognizing its immense potential for revolutionizing HR functions. Together, they delve into:

    • The Urgency of AI Adoption: Understanding why hesitation isn't just costly—it's a risk that could leave your organization behind.
    • Building AI Fluency in HR Teams: Practical steps to empower yourself and your team with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate AI confidently.
    • Common Pitfalls to Avoid: The dangers of both ignoring AI and adopting it without proper governance, ethics, and cross-functional collaboration.
    • The Current State of AI in HR: Insights from recent studies and real-world examples that highlight where companies are thriving—or falling behind—in AI integration.

    Naomi emphasizes that AI isn't just a tool—it's a necessity for HR professionals aiming to stay relevant and drive strategic value. Whether you're skeptical or enthusiastic about AI, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on how to approach AI thoughtfully and effectively.

    Don't miss this compelling discussion that challenges you to rethink the future of HR and your role in shaping it.

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    14 mins
  • New Roles, New Capabilities, New World.
    Oct 8 2024

    In this episode of People and Possibilities, we dive into one of the most transformative shifts in the HR landscape: the evolving roles and responsibilities of HR professionals in an AI-driven world.

    Join host Thomas Igeme, CEO of TL Partners, as he unpacks how AI is reshaping HR Generalists into data-driven analysts, turning HR Business Partners (HRBPs) into proactive strategists, and automating administrative tasks to free up HR for more impactful work.

    Discover how AI is shifting HR from being reactive to becoming a product-oriented organization, where efficiency meets innovation. You’ll hear first-hand insights from HR leaders across various industries on how these changes are playing out in real-time and what the future of HR looks like as AI continues to disrupt traditional models.

    Key topics include:

    • The expanding role of HR Generalists in data analysis and strategic advisory
    • HRBPs shifting from reactive to proactive, data-driven business partners
    • The elimination of administrative roles and automation of routine tasks
    • The rise of HR as a product organization, designing employee experiences with the same rigor as customer-facing products
    • What the future HR operating model will look like, and the ethical considerations AI brings to HR

    Tune in to learn how HR professionals can leverage AI to stay ahead of the curve, solve business problems, and shape the future of work. Whether you’re an HR leader or curious about the intersection of AI and HR, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

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    17 mins
  • Before You Bet On What's Changing, Bet On What Isn't
    Oct 7 2024

    In the debut episode of People & Possibilities, host Thomas Igeme, CEO of TL Partners, explores the timeless elements of HR that will remain critical, even as AI transforms the field. Drawing insights from TL Partners' 2024 AI in HR industry report, this episode delves into the key distinctions between business and operational problems, the growing importance of data ownership, and how HR leaders can leverage AI to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. Whether you're an HR leader, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of work, this episode offers actionable takeaways on how to stay focused on high-impact business outcomes while riding the AI wave.

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    12 mins