AI-volution: Redefining HR
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2025 Surprises and What to Look For in 2026
About this podcast
Mercer’s, AI-volution: Redefining HR podcast will not post new episodes as of 2026. We are moving these conversations to our AI Forum, where you can continue to engage with Mercer's subject matter experts & thought leaders to stay informed about the latest in AI & HR tech. Register for the AI Forum here: https://mmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VVFv17aVSa6pzerbozVLKg#/registration We also have Mercer's New shape of work podcast that drops new episodes monthly. https://www.mercer.com/insights Thanks for being part of our community. We look forward to connecting with you on our live AI Forum.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 48 episodes
- 2025 Surprises and What to Look For in 2026 · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 46In this final episode of the AI-volution podcast, host Adriana O'Kain reflects on the significant changes and surprises in the world of AI and digital transformation throughout…
- AI Readiness Gap: Slowing Down to Move Faster in HR · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 45In this episode of the AIvolution Podcast, host Adriana O'Kain brings back Tara Cooper to discuss the evolving landscape of AI readiness in organizations. They explore the…
- AI-Native Operating Model · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 44In this episode of the AI Evolution Podcast, host Adriana O'Kain speaks with Emily Liddle from Mercer about the transformative impact of AI on HR practices. They discuss the…
- The Trust Factor in Employee Engagement · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 43Mercer's Kate Bravery joins host, Adriana O'Kain, to explore the critical role of trust in organizations and its impact on employee well-being and career development. It…
- Essential Skills for the AI-Driven Workforce · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 42In this episode of the AI Evolution Podcast, Adriana O'Kain and Brian Fisher discuss the transformative impact of AI on HR and workforce development. They explore essential…
- The Rewards Revolution · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 41In this episode of the AI Evolution Podcast, host Adriana O'Kain engages with Lauren Mason, a partner at Mercer, to discuss the evolving landscape of total rewards in the context…
- Becoming AI-Ready: Lessons from the HR Tech Conference · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 40In this episode of the AI Evolution podcast, Adriana O'Kain and Tara Cooper discuss the challenges and opportunities organizations face in adopting AI technologies. They explore…
- The Path to Smarter Benefits · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 39In this episode of the AI-volution Podcast, host Adriana O'Kain and guest Kate Brown discuss the growing integration of AI in employee benefits. They explore current trends, the…
- AI-volution: Curiosity is the New Leadership Muscle · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 38In this episode of the AI Evolution Podcast, host Adriana O'Kain invites Jason Averbook, to discuss the rapid changes in business and technology, the importance of balancing…
- Leveraging AI for HR Advantage · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 37In this episode of the AI-volution podcast, host Adriana O'Kain and guest William Self discuss the transformative role of AI in HR, emphasizing the importance of aligning AI…
- A CEO With Two Hands On The Wheel · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 36In this episode of the AI-evolution podcast, host Adriana O'Kain engages in a deep conversation with Jan Hutton, CEO of Australian Tourism Data Warehouse, and Ephraim Patrick…
- Making Smart AI Vendor Decisions in HR · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 35In this episode of the AI Evolution Podcast, host Adriana O'Kain and guest Corina Lam discuss the evolving landscape of technology partnerships in the HR sector. They explore the…
- From Vision to Deployment · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 34In this episode of the AI Evolution Podcast, Adriana O'Kain and Harry West discuss the evolving landscape of AI in HR, focusing on the transition from adoption to deployment…
- Maximizing ROI While Managing Risk · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 33Adriana O'Kain, Partner, AI Strategy & Innovation Leader at Mercer, speaks with Jaymin Kim, Managing Director, Emerging Technologies, at Marsh, about the intersection of emerging…
- Evolving HR in 2025 · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 32In this episode of the AI Evolution Podcast, Mercer's Adriana O'Kain and Alex Zea discuss the evolving landscape of digital transformation, particularly in the context of HR…
- Transforming Supply Chain Challenges into Opportunities with AI · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 30In this episode of the AI Evolution Podcast, host Adriana O'Kain engages with experts Yvonne Sonsino, John Davies, and Kai Anderson to discuss the evolving landscape of…
- AI in Action: Insights From India and Middle East · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 29In this episode of the AI Evolution podcast, Adriana O'Kain speaks with Lisa Lyons about the transformative role of AI in the Middle East, particularly focusing on government…
- Capturing AI ROI · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 28In this episode of the AI Evolution podcast, Adriana O'Kain and Ravin Jesuthasan discuss the transformative impact of AI on the workforce. They explore the shift from a…
- AI and HR Shared Services · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 27In this episode of the AI Evolution podcast, Kristin Rhebergen and Jonathan Gordin discuss the transformative impact of AI on HR, particularly focusing on shared services. They…
- AI Mindset, Skillset and Toolset · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 26In this episode, Adriana O'Kain and Jason Averbook discuss the transformative impact of AI on business and society. They explore the importance of mindset in adopting AI…







