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HR Data Labs

HR Data Labs

By: WRKdefined Podcast Network
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Unlock the future of HR, today with the HR Data Labs podcast! Dive into transformative insights, expert interviews, and cutting-edge practices that empower organizations to harness their workforce’s potential. Join us for engaging discussions that will inspire you to innovate, strategize, and lead with confidence! Tune in now!All rights reserved by WRKdefined Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Charlene Li - Winning with AI: The 90-Day Blueprint for HR Success

    Charlene Li - Winning with AI: The 90-Day Blueprint for HR Success
    Mar 26 2026
    In this electrifying episode, Charlene Li shares her insights on how AI is transforming HR strategies, leadership, and the very way we define jobs in this rapidly evolving landscape. Get ready to rethink what’s possible and how you can take immediate steps toward an AI-empowered future.Key Topics: Why start AI initiatives with your business strategy, not the technology itself How AI can support and revolutionize HR functions like recruitment, team building, and workforce planning The importance of asking the right questions to harness AI effectively Rethinking "entry-level" in the age of automation and AI-enabled skills Building a foundational, invisible layer of AI that drives everyday workflows without flashy interfaces The ethical responsibility of HR to lead AI adoption responsibly and transparently The shift from traditional roles to "superhuman" workers enhanced by AI tools Strategies for HR leaders to prepare their teams for AI-driven change The critical need for deep conversations with vendors and internal teams to shape meaningful AI solutions Curiosity and critical thinking as the ultimate skills in the AI era Winning with AI: The 90 Day Blueprint for Success Charlene Li - Website OpenAI - Developer Resources Perplexity AI LinkedIn Twitter Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to Charlene Li’s background 02:00 - Disruptive transformations and the leadership needed for AI success 06:00 - Where to start with AI in HR and aligning with business strategy 08:00 - Rethinking HR processes and outdated data practices 11:00 - The role of nuanced skills and team chemistry in a new AI-powered workplace 12:45 - How AI tools assist in hiring, team collaboration, and decision-making 19:00 - Human in the loop vs. automation – when and how to let go 20:40 - Redefining the role of humans in AI-enhanced organizations 24:00 - The strategic role of HR in AI ethics, transparency, and future workforce development 28:00 - Building an AI roadmap, vendor conversations, and responsible adoption 31:00 - The skills needed to ask the right questions in the AI age 34:00 - Experimenting, failing fast, and continuous learning with AI 36:00 - The importance of curiosity, imagination, and specialized expertise 36:30 - Almost out of time, a recap of Charlene’s book, Winning with AI 37:13 - Final thoughts & actionable steps for HR leaders to lead AI transformationResources & Links:Connect with Charlene Li:Call to Action: Don’t wait for the future to arrive — start asking better questions today! Grab Charlene Li’s Winning with AI to kickstart your 90-day strategic plan. Lead your organization boldly into this new era, because your role is more crucial than ever. The future of HR is here — are you ready?
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    37 mins
  • John Watson - Your Employees Are Customers. Start Building Like It.

    John Watson - Your Employees Are Customers. Start Building Like It.
    Mar 19 2026
    Discover the transformative power of applying Amazon’s working backwards framework to HR. This episode unpacks how HR leaders can turn employees into loyal customers and leverage AI to create impactful HR products that truly delight. If you're ready to revolutionize your HR tech game, listen now! Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to applying Amazon’s customer obsession in HR02:00 - Historical perspective: Dell’s direct approach as employee-internal customer model06:00 - Justifying HR technology investments with ROI examples from compensation software11:00 - The five questions of the working backwards framework12:00 - Constructing a true customer persona & insights from HR data15:00 - Defining the core customer problem in HR: Building confidence in managers16:30 - Crafting solutions & benefits — example of an AI-powered coaching tool19:00 - Writing the future press release & internal FAQs to clarify the product vision21:00 - Iterative testing & how to involve stakeholders in feedback cycles24:00 - Measuring success & validating assumptions through prototypes & beta tests26:00 - How AI accelerates customer understanding & innovation in HR28:00 - Making HR a product team: influencing leadership & fostering customer obsession30:00 - Conclusion: Start small, ask questions, test assumptions, and keep the customer at the heart
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    36 mins
  • Usman "Oz" Khan - Unlocking the Future of HR Tech with AI, Innovation, and Trust

    Usman "Oz" Khan - Unlocking the Future of HR Tech with AI, Innovation, and Trust
    Mar 12 2026
    Are you ready to feel the heartbeat of what's next in HR technology? In this episode, Oz Khan from ADP Ventures pulls back the curtain on how AI is transforming workflows, building trust, and reshaping the very fabric of work. This isn’t just talk — it’s a revolution happening right now, and you need to hear it. In this episode: The evolution from AI assistance to autonomous workflow execution Why HR is shifting from co-pilot to control tower — and what that means The critical importance of trust, compliance, and risk management in AI adoption How enterprise complexity and trust influence product development and investment The overlooked power of judgment — why human experience remains priceless The strategic focus of investors and founders navigating AI’s wild waters Real-world examples: ADP’s scale, the impact of startups like Naya and Emma The role of people, process, and tech — and how they coexist in solving real HR problems Timestamps: 00:00 - The pulse of HR innovation — what’s coming next 02:10 - How ADP’s labs culture sparked real growth 05:10 - Oz shares a fun, surprising fact about himself 06:10 - The seismic shift from AI tools to workflow automators 08:25 - How stability and proven value shape HR tech adoption 09:42 - The co-pilot becomes the control tower — deep dive 11:00 - APIs, data connectivity, and solving enterprise complexity 12:44 - Navigating compliance, risk, and the law in HR AI 13:51 - Why generative AI isn’t ready to replace humans yet 15:54 - The real challenge of trust: transparency, training, guardrails 17:46 - The importance of judgment and experience in AI-driven decision making 20:40 - Building confidence with high-fidelity, deterministic AI solutions 23:38 - The last mile decision — where human judgment still rules 26:11 - The dangers of overhyping AI’s potential — and the truth 29:52 - Education, skills, and the demographic shifts AI will bring 33:53 - The art of flexible, configurable HR tech — how founders navigate ‘craft’ 37:16 - From $1M to scale — what it takes to grow AI-driven HR solutions 42:56 - Real-world impact — ADP’s investments in Naya, Emma, and beyond 43:38 - The human side: solving emotional and organizational problems, not just tech 44:22 - The future is OpenClaw and beyond — what’s next in AI bots Resources & Links: Naya — Transforming benefits decisions at scale Emma AI — Agentic platform powering workflows ADP Ventures — Driving innovation in HR tech Data Cloud Stanford Research — Insights on entry-level hiring and labor shifts ADP — Join the leaders in HR and payroll solutions Connect with Oz Khan: LinkedIn Twitter This isn’t just a conversation — it’s a call to action. Whether you’re in HR, investing, or building the future, you’ve got to understand the truth about AI’s power, limits, and the human judgment that will always be king. Don’t get left behind. Your next big move is waiting — listen now, and be part of the revolution!
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    47 mins
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