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HR People Pod – Ep 43: Inside Davos – AI, Work and the Future of Identity - with Allyn Bailey

In the Davos 2026 session hosted by the World Economic Forum, HR leaders examined how artificial intelligence is transitioning from a tool to core infrastructure that reshapes work. Allyn Bailey of SmartRecruiters argued that organizations must move beyond merely layering AI onto legacy processes and instead re‑engineer job design, compensation models, and professional identity. The discussion highlighted the likely decline of routine entry‑level roles and the resulting pressure on talent pipelines. David D’Souza emphasized that HR’s strategic response will determine whether the workforce can adapt to this rapid transformation.