As Season 9 of the HR Data Labs podcast comes to a close, join David and Dwight for a reflective look back at the season’s episodes, guess, and key topics. They revisit their predictions from the Season 8 finale, evaluate hits and misses on trends like AI adoption and expected DEI shifts. Finally, they peer into the future, offering bold new predictions for what HR professionals can expect regarding financial strategies, AI integration, and the evolving landscape of HR data and analytics. [0:00] Introduction •   Welcome, David and Dwight! •   Today’s Topic: Season Recap and Future Predictions for HR Data   [4:43] Reflecting on Season 9 & announcing our new live podcast •   Expect a renewed focus on AI in HR in Season 10 •   Our new live podcast series: Brown Bag Lunch!   [15:25] Grading our Season 9 predictions •   Reviewing AI adoption trends in customer service •   Assessing DEI changes from the new administration’s policies   [20:55] Predictions for Season 10 •   Dwight’s prediction: Anticipating a slight loosening of organizations’ cautious financial strategies •   David’s prediction: Forecasting a widening gap between organizations embracing AI in HR and those delaying adoption   [28:14] Closing Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Season 10! Quick Quote “I’m predicting that people will start to adopt [AI], slowly at first, but then in a storm—and I’m talking in the next six months. People will see they can’t get away from [AI].” To schedule a meeting with us: https://salary.com/hrdlconsulting For more HR Data Labs®, enjoy the HR Data Labs Brown Bag Lunch Hours every Friday at 2:00PM-2:30PM EST. Check it out here: https://hrdatalabs.com/brown-bag-lunch/ Produced by Affogato Media