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Jack Dorsey cuts 40% of Block's workforce, explicitly blaming AI — stock jumps 25%. The same day, C3 AI fires 26% citing "100x productivity gains." A federal judge rules AI-generated documents aren't protected by attorney-client privilege. And Payscale data shows 55% of employers want AI skills but won't pay more for them.🔗 Connect with Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/📰 FullStack HR Newsletter: https://www.fullstackhr.ioSources:• Block layoffs (Reuters): https://www....
In this episode: Deutsche Bank's own AI predicts finance job disruption, Google economists challenge Stanford's entry-level employment research, Microsoft's Brad Smith on upleveling engineers, Uber CEO's 10-year prediction, game industry students' fear crisis, India's global lead in AI hiring acceptance, and more.🔗 Sources:• Deutsche Bank dbLumina: https://www.resultsense.com/news/2026-02-23-deutsche-bank-ai-finance-jobs• Charter (Stanford vs Google debate): https://www.charterworks.com/how-m...
Fed Governor warns of AI "doomsday" scenario, The Guardian launches worker series on AI anxiety, HROne Summit declares AI governance a leadership mandate, and Gen Z flocks to AI-proof trade jobs.Stories covered:• Federal Reserve Governor Barr's three AI scenarios• Guardian's "Reworked" series on AI and worker movements• HROne AI Summit 2026 key findings• Viral HR product manager on AI as "restructuring excuse"• AI-powered internal talent mobility• GoProfiles: Two-speed HR transformation repor...
Note: This podcast is AI-generated, produced by Johannes Sundlo, Europe's leading voice on AI adoption for HR. In today's episode: Colorado AI law and EU AI Act compliance dates, PwC junior training paradox, and a bipartisan AI skills tax credit bill. Connect with Johannes Sundlo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/ and subscribe to FullStack HR: https://www.fullstackhr.io/
In this episode, we cover 7 major stories reshaping HR and recruitment:1. SHRM reports HR job demand is down 20%+ from pre-pandemic levels while AI skills requirements surge2. New Cangrade research reveals the 5 soft skills that 83% of AI roles demand3. "Reverse recruiting" — why job seekers are paying up to $15K to have others apply for them4. The Pentagon adds ChatGPT to its enterprise AI platform for 3 million personnel5. OpenAI's consultant hiring spree and what it means for enterprise AI...
Harvard Business School reveals Americans are surprisingly open to AI automation—but draw the line at certain professions. The Atlantic warns America is not ready for AI job displacement. Plus: AI detectors now flag AI-written resumes.🔗 Johannes Sundlo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/📧 FullStack HR Newsletter: https://fullstackhr.io📝 HR, We Have a Problem: https://fullstackhr.io/hr-we-have-a-problem/Sources:- Harvard Business School: Public Attitudes Toward AI Aut...
The recruiting game fundamentally changed in 2026. This episode explores the rise of human-AI partnership in hiring, why skills-based hiring is exploding, and how to balance AI efficiency with human judgment.🔗 Johannes Sundlo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo/📧 FullStack HR Newsletter: https://fullstackhr.ioSources:• ATSOnDemand - Human-AI Partnership in Talent Acquisition: https://power.atsondemand.com/top-ai-recruiting-trends-2026-the-rise-of-human-ai-partnership-...
Here's a number that should stop you in your tracks: 55,000. That's how many jobs were explicitly attributed to AI layoffs in 2025—twelve times higher than two years ago. But while some companies are cutting, Cognizant just announced they're hiring 24-25,000 fresh graduates, crediting AI as the reason they can hire more. Today's episode explores: The AI jobs paradox: replacement vs. amplificationWhy 40% have adopted AI but only 18% track ROI (Thomson Reuters 2026)How companies without metrics...
Good morning! Today's episode covers: Gartner Reality Check: Only 1 in 50 AI investments deliver transformational valueOpenAI Frontier: Enterprise AI agents connecting to Salesforce, Workday, and moreWorkday AI Agents: Automating payroll and performance reviewsLegal Storm: Pending lawsuits against Workday and Eightfold AI on algorithmic hiringLinkedIn Research: 79-81% of recruiters say AI has changed hiringTalent Market: 87% of tech leaders confident, 163% YoY jump in AI/ML engineer postingsS...
Monday's top stories: Gartner says only 1 in 50 AI investments deliver transformational value. OpenAI launches Frontier, an enterprise platform that could disrupt Salesforce and Workday. AI agents are now handling payroll, promotions, and layoffs. And $6.24B in HR tech funding is on a collision course with lawsuits alleging algorithmic discrimination. 🔗 Connect with Johannes Sundlo: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/interjohannessundlo Newsletter: fullstackhr.io 📚 Sources: • HBR: 9 Trends Shaping Wor...
LinkedIn's new research reveals AI-powered hiring is now standard practice across Asia-Pacific, with recruiters saving 4+ hours per role. But Gartner's sobering analysis shows only 1 in 50 AI investments deliver transformational value. We also cover the 163% surge in AI job postings, Belgium research on hidden bias in hiring algorithms, and Johannes Sundlo's provocative question: Would an AI be a better boss than yours? Connect with Johannes Sundlo: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/int...
This week on AI & HR Morning Brief: The Execution Gap — Only 15% of HR leaders have a defined plan for their workforce challenges, despite 98% saying high business impact (Paylocity)Half the Workforce at Zero — 49% of workers have never used AI at work. Leaders use it 2x more than individual contributors (Gallup Q4 2025)The Ambassador Effect — When employees lead AI pilots, time-to-market improves 25% and positive attitudes jump from 24% to 71% (McKinsey)This episode is AI-generated and b...
Major Workday AI discrimination lawsuit with March 7 deadline affects millions. Plus APAC recruiters embrace AI tools, Indian market flooded with AI-generated applications, and the ironic launch of Rent a Human where AI agents hire people. Created by Johannes Sundlo.
Today: 67% of workers worried about AI job loss, tech giants paying $400k for AI evangelists, RentAHuman lets AI hire humans, Eightfold AI lawsuit, and Upwork reports AI skills demand doubled. Created by Johannes Sundlo, one of the world's leading experts on AI and organizations.
Big shifts in AI governance and tech unfold this week. Here's what leaders need to know in under five minutes.- Europe doubles down on responsible AI with accountability, governance, and scalable solutions to stay competitive.- AI agents risk without oversight: 1.5M deployed, over half unmanaged; leaders must implement ongoing guardrails.- Vercel CEO AI impact on coding: automation shifts software development, prompting rethink of AI-resilient tech investments.- AI Today in 5 roundup highligh...
Today’s AI headlines for leaders in under five minutes. Quick signals to shape strategy, not just tech.- Cisco AI Summit 2026 focuses on turning AI from experiment to scalable, secure business with governance.- Ethical governance and human collaboration discuss redefining culture and accountability across industries.- AI Finance Leadership Summit highlights shifts in workflows and proactive reskilling.- Policy, regulation, and talent signals from hearings and surveys underline strategy alignm...
Rapid shifts in AI policy and leadership demand your attention in minutes. Here's what leaders should know today.- Regulatory flux: California Frontier AI Act and a DOJ AI Litigation Task Force create new compliance audits and governance needs.- Leadership moves: Pentagon CDAO Cameron Stanley; UK CAIO Kalbir Sohi signal board-level AI priority and need to upskill.- Trust and governance: Regulators' trust and EU Digital Competition Playbook push robust governance for AI agents and workforce in...
In just a few minutes, catch the AI headlines shaping leadership today. These stories highlight how AI touches customers, operations, and culture.- AI-driven customer service tools cut wait times but require a human touch to maintain trust.- AI-based analysis helps predict supply-chain disruptions, enabling proactive risk management.- AI is reshaping workplace culture; leaders should foster learning, flexibility, and adaptive teams.- New AI frameworks improve finance decision-making, from str...
AI governance is shifting from speed to stewardship, with boards demanding clear accountability. Leaders must embed responsible oversight into strategy.- Prioritize AI governance over speed, integrating behavior, ethics, and reliability into board decisions.- The World Economic Forum highlights 20 pioneering organizations scaling AI with measurable ROI across health, energy, and supply chains.- Davos discussions with Yuval Noah Harari stress balancing innovation with transparency and human-ce...
AI is reshaping leadership playbooks in real time. Here are three takeaways for busy leaders.- eDreams ODIGEO now runs end-to-end bookings and voice support with autonomous agentic AI; 30 percent of new code is AI-generated, boosting quality and productivity across 247 platforms.- Koenig Solutions hosts a live webinar on Copilot and Azure OpenAI, covering governance, ROI, and scaling, led by Akwinder Kaur.- Policy and maturity: White House focus on Great Divergence and Parloa's AI maturity fr...



