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Research-backed perspectives, practical examples, and field notes on AI adoption at work.

The warning in anti-AI's punk rock moment
May 22, 2026

The warning in anti-AI's punk rock moment

Gen Z isn't just annoyed at AI. They're being handed a narrative in which they're the object, not the subject.

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The Relational Economy (And Whether We'll Be Ready for It)
May 8, 2026

The Relational Economy (And Whether We'll Be Ready for It)

The job apocalypse probably isn't coming. But the harder question is: are we preparing people for what the next economy needs?

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Why Your Change Management Strategy Will Fail at AI Transformation
April 24, 2026

Why Your Change Management Strategy Will Fail at AI Transformation

3 reasons your current playbook won't work (and what leaders closest to these decisions actually need instead)

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Do we need "jobs" in the AI era?
April 10, 2026

Do we need "jobs" in the AI era?

If we don't, here are 3 alternative models to organize work.

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3 Ways AI Adoption Adds Value (Beyond Efficiency)
March 27, 2026

3 Ways AI Adoption Adds Value (Beyond Efficiency)

Saving time gets the focus, but there are other ways AI offers value to your workforce.

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How People Managers Drive AI Adoption
March 13, 2026

How People Managers Drive AI Adoption

At least half of your managers need more enablement to drive AI adoption. Here's how.

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What Works Best When Working With AI Agents?
February 27, 2026

What Works Best When Working With AI Agents?

Turns out, the AI agent most people prefer isn't the one that delivers the best results.

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[New Study] What Actually Happens When Teams Work With AI
February 13, 2026

[New Study] What Actually Happens When Teams Work With AI

Human-AI teams get a productivity boost, but at what cost?

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Why AI Makes Human Expertise More Valuable (Not Less)
January 30, 2026

Why AI Makes Human Expertise More Valuable (Not Less)

What if your AI skeptics are actually your most valuable future AI collaborators?

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"AI Didn't Work For Me" Before I Broke Down the Job
January 16, 2026

"AI Didn't Work For Me" Before I Broke Down the Job

After training nearly 100 HR pros on AI, we've seen the same mistake repeatedly. Here's how to avoid it.

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Top 5 AI for HR Stories of 2025
January 2, 2026

Top 5 AI for HR Stories of 2025

Five stories dominated my conversations with HR leaders this year. Here's what they reveal everything about where A

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2026 AI for HR Predictions: The Year Human Infrastructure Becomes the Competitive Edge
December 19, 2025

2026 AI for HR Predictions: The Year Human Infrastructure Becomes the Competitive Edge

The AI adoption gap is widening between companies. My predictions for 2026 show how smart HR leaders are focusing on their human infrastructure.

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Want AI To Actually Deliver ROI? Here Are 3 Things You Can Do Next Quarter (No Massive Change Budget Required)
December 6, 2025

Want AI To Actually Deliver ROI? Here Are 3 Things You Can Do Next Quarter (No Massive Change Budget Required)

You need employees intentionally experimenting with AI. Here are some practical ways to drive purposeful AI adoption.

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You're Measuring AI Adoption Wrong. Here's What High-Performing Teams Track Instead
November 22, 2025

You're Measuring AI Adoption Wrong. Here's What High-Performing Teams Track Instead

our AI adoption numbers look great. So why isn't anyone seeing ROI? Here are the metrics you're actually missing.

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​Chief People Officers: Workforce Caution Today, Workforce Transformation Tomorrow
November 7, 2025

​Chief People Officers: Workforce Caution Today, Workforce Transformation Tomorrow

Here's what CPOs are prioritizing today to build future-ready teams

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I used to think AI adoption was the goal. Now I know that’s only the beginning.
October 24, 2025

I used to think AI adoption was the goal. Now I know that’s only the beginning.

Is your team using AI more but building nothing useful? The missing piece most leaders ignore.

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AI “workslop” is killing your team’s productivity
October 10, 2025

AI “workslop” is killing your team’s productivity

Plus: What makes employees thrive with AI and how to build your AI writing partner

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The Severance Problem: Why Employees Won't Adopt AI (And How to Fix It)
September 25, 2025

The Severance Problem: Why Employees Won't Adopt AI (And How to Fix It)

Why Apple TV's Emmy-winning show reveals a psychological barrier killing your AI investments

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How to Work With AI-Resistant Company Cultures (Without a Complete Overhaul)
September 12, 2025

How to Work With AI-Resistant Company Cultures (Without a Complete Overhaul)

"Our culture is the number one blocker for folks using AI."

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The Biggest AI Fear Is About Identity Loss, Not Job Loss
August 29, 2025

The Biggest AI Fear Is About Identity Loss, Not Job Loss

The real reason your team isn't using AI (and it's not what you think)

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The psychological secret to becoming an AI-first team
August 15, 2025

The psychological secret to becoming an AI-first team

Before you can ever hope to be 'AI-first,' you need something more fundamental than software upgrades or technical training.

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3 Reasons Why AI Agents Will Struggle to Deliver on Their $70B Promise
August 1, 2025

3 Reasons Why AI Agents Will Struggle to Deliver on Their $70B Promise

AI agents are supposed to revolutionize business but here are 3 reasons why today’s AI agents are hitting hard limits to adoption.

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AI Adoption Without Results? Most Companies Miss This Critical Factor
June 20, 2025

AI Adoption Without Results? Most Companies Miss This Critical Factor

3 questions you can use today to measure your human-AI readiness.

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The Hidden Power of AI Adoption at Work: 3 Wins Beyond Efficiency
April 25, 2025

The Hidden Power of AI Adoption at Work: 3 Wins Beyond Efficiency

What if efficiency is AI's least valuable benefit? Explore three game-changing advantages your competitors might be missing.

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