CIPD · 2026-06-17 · 30 min
As agentic AI moves beyond being a tool and starts to act with greater autonomy, how should organisations think about trust, oversight and accountability? If entry-level roles are changing - or even shrinking - what does that mean for young people trying to take their first step into work, and for employers hoping to build future capability? And which pivotal career moments can change how HR professionals think about their work, their leadership and their impact? CIPD Director of Profession David D’Souza, is joined by Jo Carlin, Chief People Officer at Effective Energy Group, and Andy Stephenson, Director at Dove Nest Group. Recorded: 11 June 2026 - Additional resources: Case studies: AI in the workplace Guide: How people professionals can develop, deploy, and use AU in an ethical, legal and sustainable way Skills for the future: Why investment in early talent is crucial for workforce success Your next listen: CIPD Podcast 228: The missing first rung: Are we sleepwalking into a talent crisis?
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