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HR.Salon Podcast
The salons of 17th and 18th century Europe emerged as intimate gatherings of diverse thinkers who exchanged ideas freely outside the constraints of formal institutions and hierarchies.
HR.Salon carries this tradition into our modern professional context. Just as historical salons fostered movements that shaped culture and politics, we believe our conversations can meaningfully influence the evolution of workplace practices and human resources philosophy.
Join host Andrew Biernat as we explore the future of work, innovative organizational practices, and HR strategies you can apply today.
HR.Salon Podcast
E4 | Trust but Verify: The New Rule of AI in HR | Laura Azzarella on HR.Salon Podcast
In this episode of HR Salon, Andrew welcomes Laura Azzarella, President of the Buffalo Niagara HR Association and a passionate advocate for the ethical and practical use of AI in HR. With over 15 years of experience implementing HR tech, Laura brings both excitement and caution to the conversation: how do we use these tools to empower people, not replace them?
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why AI can’t be trusted blindly—and how “trust but verify” should become standard HR policy.
- How to use AI to amplify productivity, not automate away connection or confidentiality.
- Why tomorrow’s best organizations will hire for soft skills like resilience, curiosity, and empathy—and build the technical skills later.
This episode dives into the delicate balance between innovation and ethics, showing why the future of HR isn’t about choosing between technology and humanity—it’s about making them work better together.
Check out her content on Substack: https://substack.com/@appliedhr