Explore insights from Dr. James Atkinson of SHRM on AI in recruiting, economic uncertainty, and workplace civility. Learn how HR leaders can navigate job transformation and foster a future-ready workforce.

What happens when 19 million jobs face potential displacement from automation and AI? And why aren't half of all workers using AI at all? Dr. James Atkinson, Vice President of Thought Leadership at SHRM, uncovers these startling insights and more in our illuminating conversation about workplace transformation.

Fresh from celebrating his one-year anniversary at SHRM after an impressive 11-year tenure in HR research at Gartner, Dr. Atkinson separates AI hype from reality. While headlines focus on job losses, James explains to Bill Banham how his team's research reveals a more nuanced future, one where success hinges not on competing against AI but learning to work alongside it. "It's not just about displacement," he explains. "It's really about the transformation of jobs."

Beyond technology, James (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesatkinson7/)  and Bill explore how SHRM's research (https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/all-things-work/state-of-the-workplace-2025-key-trends-strategies)  team tackles today's most pressing workplace challenges, from macroeconomic uncertainties to the shocking $2 billion daily productivity loss caused by workplace incivility. Dr. Atkinson shares exclusive insights from SHRM's economics team on wage inflation, labor market trends, and how HR professionals can navigate these complexities. With SHRM25 in full swing, he also previews the cutting-edge research his team will unveil on multiple stages.

Whether you're concerned about AI's impact on your career, struggling with workplace culture issues, or simply trying to stay ahead of workplace trends, this episode delivers actionable intelligence from one of HR's foremost thought leaders. 


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AI, Economic Uncertainty, and Workplace Civility with Dr. James Atkinson, SHRM

Explore Apple’s recent retail changes in China, the impact of economic and competitive pressures, new financial partnerships, and how AI is shaping recruiting strategies in evolving markets.

Apple is closing a retail store in China for the first time. Bloomberg’s Tom Giles explains why it's a notable retreat for the iPhone maker. He joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.”
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Apple Closing Store in China for the First Time Ever

Discover how SoFi leverages AI, blockchain, and capital-light business models to attract financially savvy overachievers and diversify revenue streams in financial services.

SoFi CEO Anthony Noto says the company’s investment in capital-light businesses has allowed it to boost revenue and offer more appealing products. Noto discusses the company’s earnings with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.”
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SoFi Appeals to 'Overachievers,' CEO Says

Explore the evolving Microsoft-OpenAI partnership and its impact on AI innovations in recruiting. Learn how negotiations and restructuring could reshape talent acquisition tools.

Microsoft and OpenAI are in advanced contract talks that would give Microsoft access to future tech developed by the ChatGPT maker. Bloomberg’s Matt Day discusses the details with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.”
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Microsoft, OpenAI in Talks to Change Partnership

Discover the latest rumors and insights about GPT-5’s revolutionary coding abilities, mysterious new AI models like Summit and Zenith, and how AI is reshaping recruiting and software engineering.

GPT-5 rumors are becoming increasingly specific, with the latest reports suggesting that OpenAI's upcoming model excels dramatically at coding tasks, potentially challenging Anthropic's long-standing dominance in software engineering use cases. According to The Information, GPT-5 shows major improvements in practical programming tasks that real engineers handle, like making changes in large, complicated codebases full of legacy code, an area where previous OpenAI models struggled. Meanwhile, Google launched Opal, a new no-code tool for creating apps in AI Studio using natural language, while Anthropic reportedly fields offers for $3-5 billion in funding at a $150 billion valuation. 

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Discover how Meta is building a cutting-edge Superintelligence team to transform AI development and revolutionize recruiting with advanced technologies and expert leadership.

Meta continues its hiring push for its new Superintelligence unit and names Shengjia Zhao, who joined from OpenAI, as the group’s new chief scientist. Bloomberg’s Kurt Wagner discusses the unit’s growth with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.”
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Meta Names Chief Scientist for New AI Unit

Discover insights from Wellington Management’s Matt Witheiler on the resurgence of US IPOs fueled by AI innovation, stable interest rates, and successful public offerings.

As Figma prepares to go public with shares priced between $30–$32, the Head of Late-Stage Growth at Wellington Management, Matt Witheiler, says the VC-backed IPO market is back. He explains what is behind the resurgence of public listings on “Bloomberg Tech.”
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