Hiring Made Human: Hiring & Retaining AI-Enabled Talent
In this episode of The AppleOne Podcast — Hiring Made Human series — host Brett Howroyd is joined by co-host Nicole McMurray for a powerful conversation on one of today’s most urgent topics: hiring and retaining AI-enabled talent.
Their guest, Alex Swartzall, Managing Director of Insights at Jobs for the Future, brings both big-picture perspective and actionable insight into how AI is reshaping the workforce—and what leaders can do about it.
From redefining job roles to empowering employees as AI collaborators, Alex walks listeners through the skills that matter most right now (think resilience, agility, and lifelong learning), and why hiring for adaptability may be even more important than technical know-how. She shares why your existing team could be your biggest AI asset—and how to unlock their potential through upskilling and trust.
Brett and Nicole also explore how AI can be a retention tool, helping organizations personalize career paths, increase engagement, and create a future of work that works for everyone.
Alex offers a look inside JFF’s new AI Ready Workforce report, revealing how AI is affecting tasks—not entire jobs—and why leaders should prioritize the “human spark” in both hiring and decision-making.
Wondering how to keep hiring human while embracing the power of AI? This episode delivers a thoughtful, inspiring look at where we’re headed—and how to get there.
Whether you’re an HR leader, executive, or someone navigating the changing job landscape, this episode is full of practical takeaways for building a future-focused, AI-smart workforce.
Connect with our guests”
Alex Swartzall – jff.org/ai
Nicole McMurray – nmcmurray@appleone.com | 📞 407-786-6411
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