Josh Bersin + Rachel Wells Explain: Will AI Cut HR Teams 50% Before 2030? Ep. #34

June 16
23 mins

Episode Description

Join Rachel Wells on Work 2.0 on this early-released episode as she chats with renowned HR analyst and podcaster Josh Bersin about how artificial intelligence will reshape HR by 2030.

Josh explains why HR headcount could shrink 30–50% for administrative roles as AI and “super-agents” automate record-keeping, scheduling, and training authoring — while strategic HR work expands from ~30% to 75%.

Rachel and Josh discuss practical guidance on:

* Reimagining processes instead of simply automating old workflows

* How HR can move from compliance-heavy work to enabling dynamic teams and company growth

* The role of domain-specific AI like Galileo in plugging into company data to deliver manager-level insights, skills comparisons, and performance recommendations

* Reskilling pathways for HR professionals to move into coaching, AI supervision, and business-partner roles

This episode is a must-listen for HR leaders, managers, and founders, offering actionable ideas to start simplifying recruiting, L&D, and performance workflows today and build a people-first strategy for 2030.



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