In this live episode, you’ll learn why AI won’t fix your organization if you don’t understand it first. Tom McCarty shares how most companies struggle with fragmented, outdated data and why visibility into your organization is the foundation for better decisions. This is a practical look at how to prepare for AI, avoid costly mistakes, and refocus HR on higher-impact work.

Key Takeaways:

  • You need a clear view of your organization before using AI

  • Most companies rely on outdated, static data snapshots

  • Workforce planning requires real-time, accurate data

  • AI should remove administrative work, not replace people

  • Skills-based thinking is critical for the future of work

  • Not every part of a role can or should be automated

  • Missing small parts of a role can create major issues

  • HR should focus more on strategy, not spreadsheets

  • AI can help HR return to people-focused work

  • HR must lead change management in AI transformation

Keywords: workforce planning, HR data visibility, AI in HR, organizational design, HR analytics strategy, skills based workforce, HR transformation AI, people analytics, future of work HR, HR decision making

Follow Tom at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mccarty-9709426/

Sponsored by @shakerrecruitmentmarketing


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