AI at Work: Fear, Facts, Forward with Dr. Mary Hayes

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Want a real-world look at how AI is reshaping work without the hype? Dr. Mary Hayes joins us to explore what employees actually feel about AI, why optimism varies across countries and roles, and how leaders can turn uncertainty into momentum through honest, practical communication. We dig into ADP Research findings that reveal a surprising truth: many executives admit they don’t yet know how AI will change their jobs, and that vulnerability can be the key to building trust when paired with clear use cases and feedback loops. We break down where AI helps today - automating repetitive Q&A, speeding data analysis, and freeing people to handle nuanced conversations - and where it still falls short in creativity, common sense, and emotional intelligence. You’ll hear a simple framing that sticks: AI won’t necessarily replace you, but someone using AI might. The path forward is to make the technology a tool for every employee and to design learning experiences that meet people at different stages of their careers. Dr.

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