How AI is Changing HR Tech with Tim Whitley, Oklahoma State University
Bill Banham's guest today is Tim Whitley, Director of HR Technology at Oklahoma State University. Tim says he's fascinated by the intersection of technology and HR and believes in its "transformative power to turn HR from a functional necessity into a strategic powerhouse".
Questions for Tim include:
- What has happened in the past year to put generative AI and deep language models on the map?
- What impact do you see the AI revolution having on HR and, specifically the HR tech profession?
- How can organizations do a better job at plugging humans into the tech and v.v.?
- When advising newcomers to the HR tech space, what key skills and competencies would you suggest they focus on developing?
- What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the HR tech sector in the next five years?
More About Tim Whitley
Tim recognizes the critical role that HR tech professionals play in this domain, working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring tech magic to life. He is on a mission to support these unsung heroes in their work, providing them with the tools, resources, and recognition they deserve.
Outside of work, you’ll find Tim absorbed in science fiction and fantasy, training for a dance competition, and planning his dream RV life with his wife and three children.
Tim was recommended to Bill by Ben Eubanks Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory, best-selling author, fellow podcast, past HRchat guest, and all-round good egg! If you haven't listened to Ben's show yet, I'd urge you to check out the We're Only Human podcast.
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