HR Superstars

HR as the Anchor in AI Transformation with Jeff Smith

02 Jun 2026

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Implementing AI isn't about systems or workflows alone. It's a human transformation that touches every role, skill, and interaction. This is why HR needs to lead the change. In this episode, Karina Young is joined by Dr. Jeff Smith, author and COO at 15Five, to discuss how HR can guide organizations through this shift. Jeff shares strategies for managing change with empathy, upskilling employees, and creating systems where humans and AI complement each other. They also discuss the importance of trust, communication, and engagement in making AI adoption successful. What you'll learn: The importance of HR leading AI transformation, not just IT or executives How to address fears and resistance around AI Key skills for employees and managers to thrive in an AI-powered workplace Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Jeff Smith (07:02) AI as a rethinking of work, not a productivity tool (12:47) Managing FOBO and resistance (15:11) Long-term planning for AI adoption (25:41) The AI maturity framework (30:33) The mindset shift that HR needs right now Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player. Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Register to 15Five Next: https://www.15five.com/15five-next-2026-registration Download 15Five's HR Outcomes Playbook: https://www.15five.com/ebook/hr-outcomes-playbook-unlocking-the-true-business-value-of-hr/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=HR For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo Jeff Smith's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsmithphd/

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HR as the Anchor in AI Transformation with Jeff Smith

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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