How are organizations using AI, and what does AI maturity look like in practice? Discover key insights from a seasoned AI expert on navigating adoption, measuring impact, and building responsible, human-centered AI strategies.

Welcome to The HR Dialogues with Dr. Dieter Veldsman! Join AIHR’s Chief HR Scientist to learn from People Practitioners as they navigate the changing world of work.

In this episode, Dr. Dieter Veldsman sits down with Eryn Peters, co-founder of the AI Maturity Index. Together, they dive into how organizations are adopting AI, what true AI maturity means, and how HR can lead responsibly in an AI-driven future.

As a future of Work evangelist, Eryn brings deep expertise in AI adoption, organizational culture, and workforce transformation, grounded in her extensive global research, with over 300,000 data points.

In this episode, we’ll discuss:
- How to assess and improve AI maturity across teams and regions
- The psychological and cultural factors influencing AI adoption
- Why HR plays a central role in building responsible, organization-wide AI strategies

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How can HR drive value before, during, and after a merger or acquisition? Get actionable insights for navigating M&A with confidence, clarity, and impact from a seasoned HR executive and educator.

Welcome to The HR Dialogues with Dr. Dieter Veldsman! Join AIHR’s Chief HR Scientist to learn from People Practitioners as they navigate the changing world of work.

In this episode, Dr. Dieter Veldsman sits down with Andrew Bartlow, Founder of People Leader Accelerator and veteran HR leader. Together, they explore the real value HR brings to M&A, the pitfalls to avoid, and how to lead through uncertainty with a clear strategy.

Andrew has 35+ years of HR experience, including senior roles at Pepsi, GE, and Wells Fargo, and now supports CHROs and HR teams through high-impact advisory work. He has guided dozens of successful mergers and acquisitions.

In this video, we’ll discuss:

• How HR can align with the value creation plan to drive successful M&A
• The biggest misconceptions about HR’s role in M&A
• How to create clarity, retain key talent, and align culture with business goals

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What does psychological safety really look like in today’s dynamic workplace? And how can HR play a role in shaping cultures where trust, authenticity, and feedback thrive?

Welcome to The HR Dialogues with Dr. Dieter Veldsman! Join AIHR’s Chief HR Scientist as he sits down with Michelle Fields, former VP of HR at AIHR, to unpack the complexities and realities of psychological safety across modern organizations.

In this episode, Dieter and Michelle explore how psychological safety impacts team dynamics, HR’s role in enabling versus owning it, and how leaders can intentionally build cultures where people can show up as their true selves—even in high-performance, hybrid, or AI-driven environments.

Michelle brings nearly 15 years of cross-industry HR experience, spanning construction, publishing, advertising, and digital innovation. Her insights blend strategic thinking with human-first leadership, making this conversation both practical and powerful.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Defining psychological safety and what it actually looks like in today’s - workplace
- Unpacking HR’s role in enabling trust without overstepping boundaries
- Exploring how leaders can build safety into even the most high-paced work environments

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