Transform 2026

AI Is Everywhere, But Here's What Actually Matters for HR

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Sharthok ChakrabortyCEO & Founder @ Klaar
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Hebba YoussefCPO @ Workweek
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Sarika LamontCPO @ Vidyard
The conversation

Recorded at Transform, we sat down to talk through a shift that's already underway.

AI is everywhere. But most HR teams are still focused on the work it replaces, not the way it changes how work gets done.

We unpacked what actually matters: automating the repetitive, creating space for more meaningful work, and rethinking how performance and people decisions happen in real time.

What came up in the conversation

These were the themes that kept surfacing: what Hebba & Sarika are seeing right now, what's changing, and where teams are starting to rethink how work actually gets done.

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The biggest impact of AI isn't just automation… it's forcing teams to rethink how work gets done in the first place
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Repetitive, operational work is the first to go; creating space for more meaningful, human interaction
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The shift isn't just about efficiency, it's about moving from task-based work to impact-driven work
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AI transformation isn't owned by one function… it requires alignment across HR, tech, and the business
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Transparency matters, especially when leaders don't have all the answers
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AI isn't just changing what we do. It's forcing us to rethink how we spend our time.

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The goal isn't to replace people, it's to take the work off their plate that isn't worth their time.

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It's okay to say 'I don't know.' This is new for everyone.

AI Is Everywhere. See What Matters in Action.

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