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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day explores how HR can use AI to become more strategic and more human. The conversation covers where AI truly fits in HR, what changes with the EU AI Act, and how leaders can turn time saved on admin into culture, capability, and impact.
You will hear practical frameworks including a simple 4Ps plus 2 model for HR AI, human in the loop hiring, guardrails to reduce hallucinations, and a clear view on when AI must be 100 percent accurate. The discussion also outlines a modern HR operating model with always on self service, plus policy steps for ethical, explainable AI.
Whether you are an HR leader, CEO, or L&D professional, this conversation will help you move from pilots to scaled adoption and build an AI ready organization. Expect actionable steps to improve employee experience, strengthen compliance, and unlock productivity and performance across your teams.
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00:00 Intro & Preview
02:25 What HR Is For
03:54 Why HR + AI Now
06:19 AI as Augmentation
07:43 HR AI Framework & Use Cases
10:14 Guardrails: Hallucinations & Accuracy
12:45 Guardrails: Bias & Human in the Loop
16:58 Recruiting with AI
21:01 EU AI Act for HR
25:16 HR Team of the Future
25:56 New HR Operating Model
31:54 Tools for Culture Change
35:35 Rethink Processes
