313: AI & the Future Role of HR Leadership with Cara Brennan Allamano

Is your HR strategy stuck in the past while AI races ahead? 🤖 It’s time to catch up and lead the charge. On this episode, Nikki is joined by the brilliant Cara Brennan Allamano—Chief People Officer, advisor, and founder of People Tech Partners—for a fast-paced, energizing convo about the future of HR leadership in an AI-first world.

Cara brings her front-line insights from tech-forward companies like Lattice to show how HR can move beyond admin tasks and step fully into its role as a strategic driver of transformation. From building trust in AI to leveling up employee experience, this episode is packed with real talk, bold vision, and actionable steps for HR leaders ready to embrace what’s next.

Don’t just survive the AI shift… lead it! 🚀

 

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Key Takeaways:

• HR is shifting from admin to strategic transformation leadership.
• Trust in AI is employees’ top concern, and HR must lead education.
• AI frees HR to focus on strategic, high-impact work.
• Prioritize by targeting admin-heavy workflows and leveraging vendor support.
• Future HR leaders will be data-driven, people-first growth partners.