HR and AI have had an uneasy relationship. While people teams have been keen to explore AI’s obvious benefits, there have been high-profile examples of it going wrong. In a field where making good decisions is not only an ethical but a legal requirement, this has caused some to be deeply cautious of this technology.
Right now, however, we are in the midst of an AI revolution. Generative AI is upending our understanding of what AI can do and is opening up powerful new possibilities for HR. Avoiding AI altogether now seems like an impossibility, making once-theoretical questions about safe deployment bracingly urgent.
So what impact is AI having on HR already, how does it stand to change it in the future—and, crucially, how can the risks be mitigated? In this virtual briefing, WIRED’s Amit Katwala spoke to Aaron Goldsmid, Head of Product at Deel, to examine this issue and discuss practical ways to navigate the path ahead… Watch the full discussion above or on Youtube here.
About Aaron Goldsmid
Aaron Goldsmid is Head of Product Deel, where he looks after the company’s data and AI, connectivity and fintech suite of products. Aaron brings more than 20 years of product and engineering leadership experience and has helped to build and scale some of the world’s most beloved products. He previously served in product leadership roles at Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Twitter, Prosper, Kiva.org, and most recently, as VP Product/GM of Twillio’s flagship messaging product. Aaron graduated from Columbia University in New York with a degree in Computer Science and is an active angel investor and advisor focusing on mission-driven technology companies.
About Deel
Deel is the all-in-one HR platform for global teams. It helps companies simplify every aspect of managing a workforce, from onboarding, compliance and performance management, to global payroll, HRIS and immigration support. Deel works for independent contractors and full-time employees in more than 150 countries, compliantly. And getting set up takes just a few minutes.
For more information, visit Deel.com.