Ep 638: Reskilling For AI
It\u2019s been a tough couple of years for Talent Acquisition. There was a time during the post-pandemic hiring wave when companies were struggling to recruit enough recruiters. Now, the situation is the polar opposite, with TA teams shrinking and many recruiters being laid off. In such economically uncertain times, it\u2019s difficult to determine whether AI is starting to be a factor that impacts jobs in TA. However, based on current adoption rates, it\u2019s probably fair to say that AI is still only a minor contributor to the overall situation.\n\nBut this is quickly going to change. As employers start to look at transforming TA over the longer term, AI and automation will inevitably play a significant role in shaping the TA teams of the future.\n\nThis raises important questions about job displacement and reskilling. These are not just questions that AI raises for TA; they are questions that span the entire organization, with a strong likelihood that all jobs will be impacted in some way.\n\nSo, how can employers prepare their workforce for these impending changes, and what is the likely split between job replacement, job enhancement, and job creation?\n\nMy guest this week is Kamal Ahluwalia, President of Ikigai Labs and former President of Eightfold AI. Kamal has extremely well-informed insights on AI\u2019s impact on jobs and skills and valuable advice for employers and employees.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nThe impact of AI on work and jobs\n\nJobs eliminated, jobs changed, jobs created\n\nBuilding scenarios for the future\n\nThe critical importance of data\n\nHow should employers be responding\n\nWhat is the role of HR and TA?\n\nEvolving processes to meet new objectives\n\nReskilling and upskilling\n\nHow do employers encourage people to learn new skills?\n\nWhat will work be like in five years?\n\nFollow this podcast on Apple Podcasts.