Up Next @ Work, Episode 23 with Mary Faulkner of IA
Kate Achille and Mary Faulkner look at 1H 2025 and try to make sense of what's happening in the market.
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Show Notes
In this thought-provoking episode, Katie Achille is joined by Mary Faulkner of IA. The two dive deep into the growing gap between AI excitement at the executive level and the real-world readiness of organizations able to implement it meaningfully. Looking at the first half of 2025, Kate and Mary unpack the disconnect between vision and execution in today's HR tech landscape.
Episode highlights include:
- The myth of the "quick fix" AI
- Implementation vs. adoption
- Frontline workforce tech gaps
- Change management that actually works
- Decision-making chaos in executive teams
- The future of AI, hallucinations, and therapy bots
Whether you're a tech vendor, HR leader, or just trying to stay afloat in a year of AI overwhelm, this episode delivers clarity and candor you won’t want to miss. Be sure to find Mary on LinkedIn and learn more about IA.