Season Recap and Predictions
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What major topics and themes were covered in Season 8 of HR Data Labs?
Season 8 covered the ubiquity of AI across industries, the normalization of discussions about emotional intelligence and employee wellbeing, and various HR tech episodes focusing on AI's impact.
What was the most downloaded episode of Season 8 and what was it about?
The most downloaded episode was with Jason Albert, the global chief privacy officer at ADP, discussing the EU AI Act.
What did the episode with Dr. Mark Scherer focus on and how was it received?
The episode with Dr. Mark Scherer focused on emotional intelligence and what drives it. It was highly praised for its insightful and sage advice.
What was the main focus of the Brandy Muse episode and why was it significant?
The Brandy Muse episode focused on mental health and suicide, and it was significant because it was emotional and impactful, highlighting the need to talk about mental health more openly.
What prediction did David make in the Season 7 finale and how did it fare?
David predicted a backlash against companies doing surveys for everything. He gave himself a B- because the backlash was not as significant as he expected within the six-month timeframe.
What prediction did Dwight make in the Season 7 finale and how did it fare?
Dwight predicted that more companies would adopt pay transparency as a standard. He gave himself a C because while some companies did, the FLSA rule changes overshadowed the push for pay transparency.
What is Dwight's prediction for the next six months in the world of HR?
Dwight predicts that AI will continue to impact customer service, leading to workforce re-skilling rather than reductions in force. HR will face pressure to implement good reskilling and upskilling initiatives.
What is David's prediction for the next six months in the world of HR?
David predicts that the new Congress and executive branch will make sweeping changes to HR-facing regulations, particularly in DE&I. Despite these changes, companies will maintain DE&I cultures as part of their DNA.
What milestone did the HR Data Labs podcast recently achieve?
The HR Data Labs podcast recently passed 200 episodes, which is a significant milestone for a podcast.
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