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Future of Work - A Workday Podcast

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The world of work hasn’t just changed; it’s being radically redefined. Between the surge of AI, shifting workforce expectations, and the dawn of human-machine collaboration, the old leadership playbooks are obsolete.The Future of Work Podcast moves beyond the buzzwords to deliver insights from the architects of the new work day. Each episode, we sit down with C-suite executives, AI innovators, and... more

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Workplace psychologist Liz Pavese, Ph.D. and economist Aaron Terrazas break down the structural mechanics shaping today’s global workforce. Unpacking the "Loyalty Illusion" inside a low-hire, low-fire, low-move economy, this discussion pairs Workday’... more

The walled garden model built double-digit-billion-dollar software companies, but it won't survive the shift from human users to AI agents. Rogerio Almeida and Tod Sacerdoti explain why traditional walled gardens fall short in an agentic world and ho... more

Workday Chief Responsible AI Officer Kelly Trindel and SAS VP of AI Ethics, Governance, and Social Impact Reggie Townsend explore how the choices organizations make about AI today will shape how people work tomorrow. From preserving human judgment an... more

AI usage is up across the enterprise—but according to Workday's Global Research, 82% of employees say their AI tools still feel disconnected from their actual, day-to-day work, creating the very friction AI was supposed to remove.

In this episode of... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Terrazas
Contributing economist
Workday
Episode: Are Workers Loyal, or Just Trapped?: Insights from Workday’s Global Workforce Report
Liz Pavese
Workplace psychologist
Workday
Episode: Are Workers Loyal, or Just Trapped?: Insights from Workday’s Global Workforce Report
Rogerio Almeida
GVP of International Partner Ecosystem at Workday
Workday
Episode: The End of Walled Gardens: Future-Proofing AI for CIOs
Tod Sacerdoti
VP of Product Management and CEO/Founder of PipeDream
Workday (former founder of PipeDream)
Episode: The End of Walled Gardens: Future-Proofing AI for CIOs
Stacey Harris
HR Industry Analyst and Chief Research Officer at Sapient Insights
Sapient Insights
Episode: Why AI Adoption Is Failing at the Point of Work
Avani Prabhakar
Chief People and AI Enablement Officer
Atlassian
Episode: What Happens When HR Leads AI Transformation?
Jon Reed
Co-founder of Digenomica, enterprise analyst and AI demystifier
Digenomica
Episode: Why 90% of AI's Value Has Nothing to Do With the Model
Dean Arnold
Vice President of AI Platform at Workday
Workday
Episode: How Agents are Redefining the Developer Experience
Jay Wieczorkowski
GM of Developer Platform at Workday
Workday
Episode: How Agents are Redefining the Developer Experience

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Max Wessel
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Chris Ernst
Host of the episode, Workday's Chief Learning Officer

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Not just business

    This is a podcast where you think it will be all "business-y", and yes, it is. But so much of what they cover can be applied to your personal life. The ideas presented, shared by leaders from brands we all know, can really make you re-think the way you conduct your business and your life. Well worth the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    savvy_entrepreneur
    United States5 years ago
  • Great listen re Finance Team and CFO challenges

    This podcast is a great 10 minutes that gives an overview of the challenges currently faced by CFOs and their finance teams.

    From remote closing the books to scenario planning during Covid 19 crises.

    KPMG show a great understanding of the challenges and what’s next like forecasting business performance , year end closing and continued cost containment and liquidity controls.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wayne Banksie
    Australia6 years ago

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CFO-focused episodes help finance teams understand current challenges and strategic finance topics.

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What Happens When HR Leads AI Transformation?
Q: Looking ahead, what do you think is the biggest shift HR leaders need to make in the next few years?
HR leaders must become the architects of organizational capacity by reframing their role around AI-enabled workflows, balancing token spend with human talent, and building a framework where HR drives cross-functional AI adoption rather than acting as a support function. This means evolving the HR org model to focus on outcomes, creating AI-forward roles, and upskilling managers to review AI output while maintaining human oversight.
Paradigm CEO on Governing AI Before It Governs You
Q: You've gone through this unique transformation at Paradigm. Can you talk about how leaders are going through this change as AI collides with culture?
Leaders should shift from reactive, episodic data gathering to proactive use of AI that surfaces insights early, guiding decisions with human judgment as the ultimate authority, while building trust through clear guardrails and context.
How Do You Build AI That Preserves Human Dignity?
Q: How would you define responsible AI?
Responsible AI is the alignment of AI systems with human values and with applicable laws and regulations, supported by governance, safeguards, and ongoing organizational principles to prevent misalignment and protect human dignity.
Is AI the End of Cognitive Effort?
Q: How should leaders evolve to shepherd workforce transformation while maintaining trust and connection with employees?
Leaders should cultivate clear context setting, protect spaciousness for thoughtful decision making, and model courageous conversations about risks, ensuring that technology serves people and preserves social connection rather than replacing human interactions.
Is AI the End of Cognitive Effort?
Q: What needs to change in role design and incentive structures so leaders can focus on judgment and human-centered leadership, not just speed?
Organizations must invest in the human, recalibrate incentives to reward curiosity, discernment, and collaborative problem solving, and redesign roles to emphasize context, critical thinking, and the ability to partner with AI rather than simply accelerate tasks.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Future of Work

What is Future of Work about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on how organizations can navigate the rapidly changing world of work, with a strong emphasis on AI governance, human-centric leadership, and the integration of frontline operations with enterprise strategy. Episodes frequently explore talent, culture, and organizational design in AI-enabled workplaces, often featuring Workday executives alongside external experts to discuss governance, legitimacy, and practical implementation of AI at scale. A standout thread is the focus on responsible AI, interoperability, and the idea that technology should augment human judgment rather than replace it, with real-world cases showing how data-informed decisions shape hiring, workforce planning, and culture.

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2. Liz Pavese
3. Rogerio Almeida
4. Tod Sacerdoti
5. Stacey Harris
6. Avani Prabhakar
7. Jon Reed
8. Dean Arnold

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