How Will AI Change Talent Management? Less than you fear and less than you hope.

AI is transforming HR, but the reality is more nuanced than the extremes suggest. Dr. Reece Akhtar, organizational psychologist and CEO of Deeper Signals, explains how AI will impact talent management - both the opportunities and the realistic limitations.

KEY INSIGHTS:
- AI will both automate tasks AND augment human decision-making
- Soft skills (EQ, critical thinking, motivation) become MORE important, not less
- Focus on reliability, validity, and fairness when evaluating AI tools
- Start with solid HR fundamentals before adding AI solutions

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- Why AI won't replace all jobs
- Which skills to prioritize in hiring as AI advances
- How to use AI to democratize talent insights without losing human judgment
- Practical steps for HR teams considering AI investments
- Red flags to avoid when choosing AI-powered HR tools

Dr. Akhtar teaches at NYU and contributes to Forbes and Harvard Business Review. His company Deeper Signals uses AI to make talent assessment insights more accessible to managers and employees.

0:00 Intro
1:10 What is Talent Management?
3:07 Main ways AI will change Talent Management
5:22 Will AI partner with humans or replace them?
7:57 How will AI impact skills?
10:31 What skill should HR hire for?
12:03 Most promising ways to use AI in TM?
13:50 Examples of AI in TM
16:49 How can we be sure AI doesn't make things up?
18:17 Where should I start with AI in Talent Management?
19:56 How do I pick the right AI solution?
22:04 Where to find Reece & learn more

Find Reece at https://deepersignals.com or on LinkedIn

Find me on LinkedIn or at https://thehrhub.ca