What happens when you deploy multi-agent systems into your HR operations—and how do you ensure they elevate your workforce rather than replace it?In this episode, host Andreas Welsch sits down with Kris Saling, Senior Data Science Leader working on AI integration for personnel management at scale, to explore the critical foundations needed for successful multi-agent deployments in human resources. Together, they discuss how to identify where agents truly add value, the importance of governance without stifling innovation, and why domain expertise matters as much as technical capability.Discover the strategic framework that transforms agent implementation from a technology exercise into a business outcome:Use the eliminate, simplify, automate, elevate framework to determine which tasks genuinely benefit from intelligent automation versus simple RPA solutions. Not every workflow needs a sophisticated multi-agent system—sometimes the best solution is far simpler.Build governance structures that encourage citizen development while maintaining visibility into what agents are doing, who built them, and when they were last validated. Think of it as traffic laws that keep innovation flowing safely, not bureaucratic red tape.Shift HR's role from transactional processing to full-spectrum talent management. Create a "Waze model" for your workforce where employees can see their skills, available opportunities, and career pathways as automation evolves their current roles.Prioritize domain knowledge alongside technical training. As automation removes the foundational "toil" that traditionally teaches new employees how systems work, you must intentionally preserve that learning pathway.Recognize that AI will transform jobs, not eliminate them—if you keep elevating your human workforce into the work only humans can do. The future belongs to organizations that master this balance.Whether you're an HR leader navigating AI integration, a business executive building multi-agent systems, or a technologist curious about enterprise-scale deployment, this episode offers practical insights and a refreshing perspective on how to turn AI hype into sustainable workforce outcomes.Tune in now to discover how to build multi-agent systems that strengthen your organization's most valuable asset—your people.Questions or suggestions? Send me a Text Message. Support the show***********Disclaimer: Views are the participants’ own and do not represent those of any participant’s past, present, or future employers. Participation in this event is independent of any potential business relationship (past, present, or future) between the participants or between their employers.Level up your AI Leadership game with the AI Leadership Handbook (https://www.aileadershiphandbook.com) and shape the next generation of AI-ready teams with The HUMAN Agentic AI Edge (https://www.humanagenticaiedge.com).More details: https://www.intelligence-briefing.com All episodes:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/podcastGet a weekly thought-provoking post in your inbox:https://www.intelligence-briefing.com/newsletter

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