About This Episode
<p>October 16, 2025: Amazon is cutting 15% of its HR team, signaling a shift from administrative people functions to data-driven, AI-powered HR. Younger workers are turning to TikTok and ChatGPT to understand their benefits instead of relying on HR portals. Facebook is re-entering the job market, bringing hiring into local digital communities. Microsoft says AI could save over 12 billion hours a year—but only if we manage "shadow AI" responsibly. And billionaire CEO Ken Griffin predicts a future where humans work just three days a week.</p> <p>In this episode, Jacob Morgan breaks down what these stories really mean for leaders. What happens when HR becomes more automated than human? Why are employees trusting algorithms and influencers more than their companies? And how do leaders create balance between productivity and purpose in an AI-driven world?</p> <p>Each story reveals a deeper truth: technology may change <em>how</em> we work, but leadership defines <em>why</em> we work.</p> <p> </p> <p>----------</p> <p>If you lead people, you design experiences—do it on purpose with <em>The 8 Laws of Employee Experience</em>. Preorder now: https://bit.ly/8exlaws</p>
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