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HR in the Age of AI: Leadership, Talent, and the New Rules of Work
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In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Thomas Kunjappu, CEO of Cleary, sits down with Adam McCoy, VP of HR at DMC Global Inc., to discuss what AI really means for HR leaders navigating economic pressure, talent shifts, and rising expectations to do more without adding headcount.
Adam explains why he is not asking for more HR headcount and how AI is changing the way teams prioritize, execute, and deliver value. From building leadership training with AI to rethinking day-to-day workflows, he shares practical examples of working smarter without sacrificing quality.
The conversation also explores how AI is reshaping talent acquisition on both sides of the hiring process. As candidates and employers both use AI tools, Adam breaks down the tension between efficiency, bias risk, legality, and candidate experience. He argues that AI fluency is quickly becoming a baseline expectation across roles.
They discussed governance and guardrails. Ignoring AI is reckless. Banning it is unrealistic. HR must help define responsible use, protect data, and build literacy across the organization.
The episode closes with a clear message: you won’t be replaced by AI, but you might be replaced by someone who knows how to use it.
Topics Discussed:
Why many CHROs are prioritizing productivity over headcount expansion
Using AI to build leadership training and accelerate HR execution
The evolving AI arms race in talent acquisition
Balancing automation, bias, and legal risk in AI-powered hiring
How AI fluency is becoming a baseline job requirement
The role of HR in enterprise AI governance and data guardrails
Why ignoring or banning AI is not a viable strategy
Reskilling inside the HR function to stay relevant
Maintaining trust and employee experience in an AI-enabled workplace
Why adaptability, not fear, is the real competitive advantage
If you are an HR leader navigating AI adoption, rethinking your talent strategy, or wondering how to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting workplace, this episode offers a grounded and candid look at what it takes to lead through the shift.
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About this episode
Transcript
About this episode
In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Thomas Kunjappu, CEO of Cleary, sits down with Adam McCoy, VP of HR at DMC Global Inc., to discuss what AI really means for HR leaders navigating economic pressure, talent shifts, and rising expectations to do more without adding headcount.
Adam explains why he is not asking for more HR headcount and how AI is changing the way teams prioritize, execute, and deliver value. From building leadership training with AI to rethinking day-to-day workflows, he shares practical examples of working smarter without sacrificing quality.
The conversation also explores how AI is reshaping talent acquisition on both sides of the hiring process. As candidates and employers both use AI tools, Adam breaks down the tension between efficiency, bias risk, legality, and candidate experience. He argues that AI fluency is quickly becoming a baseline expectation across roles.
They discussed governance and guardrails. Ignoring AI is reckless. Banning it is unrealistic. HR must help define responsible use, protect data, and build literacy across the organization.
The episode closes with a clear message: you won’t be replaced by AI, but you might be replaced by someone who knows how to use it.
Topics Discussed:
Why many CHROs are prioritizing productivity over headcount expansion
Using AI to build leadership training and accelerate HR execution
The evolving AI arms race in talent acquisition
Balancing automation, bias, and legal risk in AI-powered hiring
How AI fluency is becoming a baseline job requirement
The role of HR in enterprise AI governance and data guardrails
Why ignoring or banning AI is not a viable strategy
Reskilling inside the HR function to stay relevant
Maintaining trust and employee experience in an AI-enabled workplace
Why adaptability, not fear, is the real competitive advantage
If you are an HR leader navigating AI adoption, rethinking your talent strategy, or wondering how to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting workplace, this episode offers a grounded and candid look at what it takes to lead through the shift.
Additional Resources:
About this episode
Transcript
About this episode
In this episode of the Future Proof HR podcast, Thomas Kunjappu, CEO of Cleary, sits down with Adam McCoy, VP of HR at DMC Global Inc., to discuss what AI really means for HR leaders navigating economic pressure, talent shifts, and rising expectations to do more without adding headcount.
Adam explains why he is not asking for more HR headcount and how AI is changing the way teams prioritize, execute, and deliver value. From building leadership training with AI to rethinking day-to-day workflows, he shares practical examples of working smarter without sacrificing quality.
The conversation also explores how AI is reshaping talent acquisition on both sides of the hiring process. As candidates and employers both use AI tools, Adam breaks down the tension between efficiency, bias risk, legality, and candidate experience. He argues that AI fluency is quickly becoming a baseline expectation across roles.
They discussed governance and guardrails. Ignoring AI is reckless. Banning it is unrealistic. HR must help define responsible use, protect data, and build literacy across the organization.
The episode closes with a clear message: you won’t be replaced by AI, but you might be replaced by someone who knows how to use it.
Topics Discussed:
Why many CHROs are prioritizing productivity over headcount expansion
Using AI to build leadership training and accelerate HR execution
The evolving AI arms race in talent acquisition
Balancing automation, bias, and legal risk in AI-powered hiring
How AI fluency is becoming a baseline job requirement
The role of HR in enterprise AI governance and data guardrails
Why ignoring or banning AI is not a viable strategy
Reskilling inside the HR function to stay relevant
Maintaining trust and employee experience in an AI-enabled workplace
Why adaptability, not fear, is the real competitive advantage
If you are an HR leader navigating AI adoption, rethinking your talent strategy, or wondering how to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting workplace, this episode offers a grounded and candid look at what it takes to lead through the shift.
Additional Resources:
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Adam McCoy
Adam McCoy is an accomplished HR leader with more than 20 years of progressive experience, who also works to give back to the wider HR community. Adam champions innovation in the field and also ensuring those coming up next in the field are well positioned for success. Adam has experience across industries, from travel, logistics, manufacturing, digital, financial services, healthcare and construction, with experience in the US and around the world.
Adam McCoy is an accomplished HR leader with more than 20 years of progressive experience, who also works to give back to the wider HR community. Adam champions innovation in the field and also ensuring those coming up next in the field are well positioned for success. Adam has experience across industries, from travel, logistics, manufacturing, digital, financial services, healthcare and construction, with experience in the US and around the world.
Adam McCoy is an accomplished HR leader with more than 20 years of progressive experience, who also works to give back to the wider HR community. Adam champions innovation in the field and also ensuring those coming up next in the field are well positioned for success. Adam has experience across industries, from travel, logistics, manufacturing, digital, financial services, healthcare and construction, with experience in the US and around the world.
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The future of HR is being shaped by real operators doing the work.
If you’ve led change, navigated challenges, or learned valuable lessons in people operations, we’d love to hear your perspective.
Apply below to be considered as a guest on the show.
The future of HR is being shaped by real operators doing the work.
If you’ve led change, navigated challenges, or learned valuable lessons in people operations, we’d love to hear your perspective.
Apply below to be considered as a guest on the show.