Episode Description:
Live from UNLEASH Paris, we're joined by Kyle Lagunas, founder of Kyle & Co, to talk about what's really happening in HR technology and talent transformation. Kyle shares insights from his latest research, including a talent transformation yearbook that recognizes organizations making meaningful progress, and why business leaders and talent teams may be more aligned on AI than we think. We also discuss the pressure to reinvent work, why most organizations aren't ready for large-scale AI transformation, and why sometimes simply keeping things running is a win worth celebrating.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
HR executives and talent leaders may be more aligned on AI transformation than expected, according to Kyle's research.
Meaningful transformation doesn't always require massive teams. Smaller HR teams are producing measurable business results through technology adoption and process redesign.
Organizations are under pressure to reinvent work with AI, but many aren't ready for the significant changes to roles, responsibilities, and skills.
Restructuring and workforce changes can reflect companies trying to future-proof themselves, not necessarily whether they're performing well or poorly.
HR teams should recognize meaningful progress and celebrate wins instead of feeling like they're constantly falling behind.
Find Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelagunas/
Kyle & Co: https://kyleandco.com/
Get eyes on his latest research: https://kyleandco.com/research/talent-class-of-2026/
KEYWORDS
Kyle Lagunas, Kyle & Co, UNLEASH Paris, HR technology, talent transformation, AI in HR, future of work, workforce transformation, HR research, talent acquisition, AI adoption, HR leadership, work redesign, skills-based transformation, Don't Tell Me About Yourself
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