AHA! Conversations - Episode 2

Описание: Welcome to AHA! Conversations, your go-to podcast for all things HR, people data, AI, and the real talk behind buzzwords. Your hosts, Lucia Petriskova and Dr. Philip Gibbs, unpack how AI is changing HR, what real insights really mean, and why humans are still essential in this data-driven world.

In this episode, they dive into:
What “insights” truly mean beyond AI hype
The evolving role of HR as data custodians in an AI-fuelled future
Privacy reforms in Australia and their impact on people analytics
Real-world analytics confessions and lessons learned
Why context, judgment, and trust still beat raw AI predictions


Whether you’re an HR pro, data enthusiast, or just curious about AI’s place in people management, this episode delivers honest, practical insights without the jargon.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & intro
03:10 – Defining “insights” beyond buzzwords
10:00 – Human context vs AI prediction: why we still need people
18:25 – HR’s new role as data custodians and ethical gatekeepers
27:30 – Privacy reforms in Australia and what they mean for HR
36:45 – Real analytics confessions: data mistakes and lessons learned
44:50 – Wrap-up & aha moments

Resources mentioned:
Agile HR Analytics: https://agile-hr-analytics.com/
Australian Privacy Act reforms overview


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