The Human Element

The must-know AI tools for HR in 2026: from policy interpretation and compliance to AI helpdesks, workflow automation, and employee self-service.

The market leans too heavily into prompt engineering. Other skills are necessary for successfully working alongside/supervising AI agents: Cognitive skills, social/managerial skills, system thinking, etc. Recent studies back this up: OECD found that AI exposure increases demand for management, business process, and social skills.

At Wisq, we believe the shift to AI will enable HR teams to scale without increasing headcount.

At Unleash America 2025, it was clear that the AI revolution has arrived, and HR is at the center of it.

Discover how AI agents resolve up to 80% of HR requests instantly, cut costs, and transform HR into a strategic driver of business value.

HR leaders need a new set of skills to thrive in the AI era and the new roles emerging as AI becomes embedded across the employee lifecycle.

Jim Barnett, CEO of Wisq, spoke with Alex Raymond about leading in a more conscious way and

"Happiness is an inside game," says Jim Barnett, CEO, Wisq. Learn about Jim's entrepreneurial

Larry Ott, CHRO at Cooper Standard, shares how AI drives real ROI in HR—anchored in business strategy, leadership alignment, and practical adoption.

Wrike’s Head of People, Remko Verheul, joins The Human Element to share how human intelligence plus AI drives organizational intelligence and real business value.

David Hanrahan, SVP of People Success at SolarWinds, joins The Human Element to share how AI is transforming HR—from chatbots and recruiting automation to manager coaching and performance insights.

Stacie Baird, host of the HX Podcast, spoke with Marc Maloy and Jim Barnett about the possibilities

Wisq's Marc Maloy and Jim Barnett shared their perspective on the future of coaching, learning, and

Jim Barnett, CEO of Wisq, recently was a guest on The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast.

How Agentic AI is Redefining HR Efficiency

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