The Human Side of AI in HR
Dr. Sara Ashwood 11 episodes Nov 9, 2026
AI is transforming the workplace, but people remain central to organizational success. Hosted by HR strategist, educator, and AI consultant Sara Ashwood, the podcast explores how HR leaders, business owners, recruiters, and change-makers use artificial intelligence to improve hiring, employee experience, leadership, workforce planning, and organizational performance. Each episode features candid conversations with industry experts and practitioners, sharing real-world insights, practical strategies, and lessons learned for the future of work, all while maintaining a human connection.
Episodes
Scaling Genius, Not Replacing It: Redesigning Work for the AI Era
Scaling Genius, Not Replacing It: Redesigning Work for the AI EraWhat happens when organizations give employees access to AI — but never change the way the work itself gets done?In this episode of The Human Side of AI in HR, Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Monica Marquez, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of FlipWork, about why successful AI transformation is ultimately a people and work-design ch
On the Front Lines of Cleared Recruiting: AI, Trust & Finding Hard-to-Reach Talent
In this episode of The Human Side of AI in HR, Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Anubhav Sharma about the realities of recruiting in the federal and cleared talent space.Anubhav shares how cleared recruiting differs from traditional technical recruiting, why trust and relationship-building are so important, and how he uses AI tools such as Claude and his own AI agents to improve sourcing and follow-up.
AI, Authenticity & the New Recruiting Reality
In this episode of The Human Side of AI in HR, Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Neil Shah about how AI is reshaping recruiting from both the employer and candidate side.They discuss AI-generated resumes, candidates using GenAI during interviews, automated screening, one-way video interviews, and the growing challenge of figuring out what is authentic. Neil also shares his perspective on candidate expe
Screen People, Not Paper: Can AI Make Hiring More Accurate, Fair and Human?
In this episode of The Human Side of AI in HR, Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Stéphane Rivard, CEO and Co-Founder of HiringBranch, about how AI is changing the way organizations assess talent.They explore the limits of resumes and traditional interviews, the rise of skills-based hiring, bias and explainability in AI-assisted decision-making, and the growing challenge of candidate fraud in the age of
Keeping HR Human Across Borders: Global Mobility, AI, and the Employee Experience
In this episode of The Human Side of AI in HR, Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with global HR leader Kimberley Uitz about the realities of supporting employees across countries and cultures.They discuss global mobility, communication, employee experience, and how AI and automation can reduce administrative work without making HR feel transactional. The conversation explores how organizations can modernize
Putting the Human Back in HR: Practical Support for Growing Businesses
Today I’m joined by Susan Hubbard, founder and president of Herculean HR. Susan is an experienced HR professional and PHR-certified consultant who helps small and mid-sized businesses navigate everything from employee relations and compliance to recruiting, performance management, payroll, and organizational development. Her focus is very much on putting the ‘human’ back in human resources while h
Building HR Foundations Before the Fire Starts: AI, Culture, and Compliance for Growing Businesses
Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Nicolette VanBaalen about helping growing businesses build strong HR foundations, align culture and compliance, and use AI responsibly without replacing human expertise.
Practical HR Without the Red Tape: Building Better Workplaces for Growing Businesses
Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Wendy Giuffre about practical HR for small and mid-sized businesses, people systems, compliance, and keeping HR useful, clear, and human.
Building Resilient Businesses: Human Capital, AI, and the Future of Performance
Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Andrew Marchand about human capital, business resilience, talent fit, onboarding, and using AI to support stronger business performance.
The Extra Two Minutes: Humanizing Recruiting in an AI-Enabled World
Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Emily Gordon about humanizing recruiting, improving candidate experience, and using AI to support efficiency without losing personal connection.
The Talent Trifecta: Building Human-Centred, AI-Enabled People Systems
Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Kara Yarnot about talent strategy, leadership, and building people systems that support business growth while keeping human judgment at the centre.
Before HR Becomes a Fire Drill: Building People-First Systems for Growing Businesses
Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with LaToya Whatley about helping growing businesses build practical, people-first HR systems before compliance, communication, and leadership issues become fire drills.
From HR Admin Chaos to People Systems: Practical AI for Small Business HR
Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Andrew Cook about helping small businesses move from HR admin chaos to practical people systems, using AI to support processes without losing the human side of HR.
Building human-centered HR systems for mission-driven organizations
In this episode, Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Vanessa Matibag about building sustainable HR systems for mission-driven organizations, supporting employee experience, and using AI as a tool while keeping human judgment, accountability, and culture at the centre.
Before Sourcing Begins: Building a Human-Driven, AI-Powered Hiring Engine
In this episode, Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Dave Hitt about executive search, leadership fit, and how AI can support sourcing and efficiency without replacing the human judgment, industry expertise, and relationship-building that great hiring still requires.
Keeping HR Human in an AI Driven Workplace
In this episode, Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Pamela Morgan about human-centered conscious leadership, workplace wellness, communication, and how AI can support leaders while keeping trust, authenticity, and human connection at the heart of HR.
Hiring for Motivation: Keeping HR Human in the Age of AI
In this episode, Dr. Sara Ashwood speaks with Julie Clément, CHRL, about hiring for motivation, improving retention, and using AI to support HR without replacing the human judgment that makes hiring truly effective.
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