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The Death of Job Loyalty & the Rise of AI-Driven HR [Newsletter #41]

How AI and Hybrid Work Are Reshaping HR

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AI and the Future of Work
March 25, 2025

Hello, AI and HR enthusiasts from all around the world! Welcome to the weekly newsletter for AI and The Future of Work.

The workplace is changing faster than ever. Hybrid work, AI-driven hiring, and evolving employee expectations are reshaping the traditional employer-employee relationship.

Loyalty to a single company? A thing of the past. The office as the center of culture? Optional. HR as a compliance function? Not anymore.

Today's guest explores how companies are adapting to these massive changes. From creating intentional cultures to leveraging AI in hiring, we’re diving into the strategies that will define the next era of work.

Let’s get into this week’s highlights! 🚀

🎙️ New Podcast Episode with Bryan Power, Nextdoor’s Head of People

In an era where hybrid work models and AI are reshaping our workplaces, understanding the evolving dynamics of employer-employee relationships has become more crucial than ever. 

This vital conversation unfolds live at Transform, the premier conference for diving into the intersection of human resources and technology. Host Dan Turchin explores these changes with Bryan Power, the seasoned Head of People at Nextdoor and a former leader at companies like Google, Square, and Yahoo.

In this conversation, Bryan and Dan explore:

  • The Shifting Grounds of Employee Loyalty: Bryan explains why job loyalty is becoming a relic of the past, shedding light on how shifting career paradigms are influencing workplace dynamics and what this evolving landscape means for the future of work.

  • Mastering the Art of Hybrid Work: Delve into how Nextdoor is pioneering a balance between flexibility and connectivity, creating a vibrant company culture in an era where the traditional office is fast becoming optional. Bryan shares practical insights on maintaining team cohesion in a dispersed work environment.

  • Crafting Intentional Cultures: Drawing on his rich experiences from Google to Yahoo, and now Nextdoor, Bryan discusses the nuances of building workplace environments that not only attract but also retain top talent. Learn about the strategies that foster a thriving workplace and how intentional culture-building can drive organizational success.

  • Navigating the AI Transformation in HR: Bryan dives into how artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering HR practices from recruitment to retention strategies. Explore the strategic adjustments necessary as AI becomes a central player in HR operations, and how leaders can harness this technology to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

This issue is inspired by our conversation with Bryan Power in the latest podcast episode of AI and the Future of Work.

🎧 Listen to the full episode embedded below for more of Bryan's thoughts on the evolving world of HR!

Click here to connect with Bryan Power and stay up to date on his latest work. Let him know that you heard his podcast!

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📖 HR is evolving—are we keeping up?

HR isn’t just payroll and benefits anymore. It’s about people. The shift is massive, and Bryan Power has seen it firsthand. People are not just resources—they are integral to the company's operations and culture.

This transformation goes beyond HR—it’s redefining how Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) collaborate. Amira K.S. Barger from Edelman explores this crucial partnership: how can these leaders embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the core instead of treating it as a checkbox?

The best companies aren’t just tracking diversity—they’re analyzing the real impact of inclusion. Innovative leaders are using data to uncover hidden biases and build workplaces where everyone thrives.

Want to know how strategic role definition and strong collaboration between CHROs and CDOs can reshape corporate culture? Dive into this powerful piece from Amira Barger at the Transform blog.

What’s your take? How should HR and DEI teams work together to drive real change? Let’s discuss.

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🎶 Worth a Debate

We use AI for almost everything—so why are we afraid to use it in hiring? 🤔

This week on the HR Heretics podcast, Kelli Dragovich and Nolan Church tackled a hot topic: Should we rethink AI’s role in interviews? 

Their conversation touches on a dilemma that Bryan Power from Nextdoor also contemplates: the irony of not utilizing AI's full potential in the hiring process due to fears of dishonesty.

Bryan puts it bluntly:

Why do we still test skills as if AI doesn’t exist? That’s like asking someone to research without the internet or do math without a calculator. It’s outdated. Instead, we should be testing how well candidates use AI to solve real problems.

A listener echoed the frustration: Interviews rarely reflect the actual job. If AI is shaping the future of work, shouldn’t we be hiring for it?

So, what’s next? Structured AI-based questions? Problem-solving with AI tools? Bryan (and we do, too!) want to hear from those pushing the boundaries of hiring.

Should AI be an interview asset instead of a liability? Let’s discuss. 👇

#FutureOfWork #AIinHiring #HRInnovation #TechIntegration

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Coming Up Next 🚀

Our next guest is Dheeraj Pandey, CEO of DevRev and board member at Adobe. He's famous for his relentless pursuit of doing fewer things but doing them better. That's the philosophy he has applied to his company, DevRev, as he sets out to redefine the future of SaaS. Be sure to listen to his interview!

👋 That’s a Wrap for This Week!

From rethinking job loyalty to navigating the AI transformation in HR, this edition explored the forces reshaping the modern workplace. Whether you're reflecting on how hybrid work is evolving or considering the role of AI in hiring, we hope this newsletter sparked new ideas.

Until next time, keep questioning, keep innovating, and we’ll see you in the future of work! 🎙️✨

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