The HCL Review Podcast

Abstract: Human resources faces renewed calls for reinvention amid threats of obsolescence and executive distrust. SHRM CEO Johnny Taylor's recent call for HR to become the "Chief Work Officer" reflects longstanding tensions about HR's strategic value. This article argues that HR's marginalization s...

Abstract: Personnel evaluation systems are undergoing fundamental transformation as organizations confront the limitations of traditional appraisal methods in increasingly dynamic, digitized, and data-rich work environments. Building upon Ilich's (2026) Integrated Personnel Evaluation Model (IPEM), ...

Abstract: This article examines the evolving patterns of agentic artificial intelligence adoption in organizational settings, with particular focus on the transition from conversational to task-delegating AI systems. Drawing on recent large-scale usage data and established technology diffusion theor...

Abstract: Academic institutions, ostensibly dedicated to knowledge advancement and intellectual freedom, paradoxically harbor persistent patterns of workplace bullying, harassment, and power abuse. This article examines the prevalence, drivers, and organizational consequences of academic bullying ac...

Abstract: Emotional intelligence (EI) has long been celebrated as a critical competency for workplace effectiveness, yet emerging evidence reveals a paradox: individuals with elevated EI may experience disproportionate harm in toxic organizational cultures. This article examines why emotionally attu...

Abstract: Recent analysis from PwC's 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer challenges prevailing narratives about artificial intelligence displacing workers and compressing wages. Examining employment patterns across thousands of organizations, the research reveals that firms with higher AI exposure demonst...

Abstract: The widespread adoption of virtual work arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered employment relationships and workplace expectations. However, recent return-to-office (RTO) mandates by major organizations have created significant tensions between employers seeking tr...

Abstract: Despite substantial organizational investment in generative artificial intelligence, measurable productivity improvements remain difficult to capture. This article examines why individual-focused GenAI deployment strategies consistently underdeliver on business value, drawing on organizati...

Abstract: Organizations across industries accelerated workforce reductions throughout 2023 and 2024, citing artificial intelligence capabilities as justification for eliminating human roles. Recent evidence now confirms these decisions were premature, driven more by hype cycles than rigorous capabil...

Abstract: Corporate boardrooms have embraced a compelling narrative: artificial intelligence will drive profitability through systematic white-collar workforce reduction. This article examines emerging evidence from frontier AI firms and labor economists that challenges this assumption. Analysis of ...