In this episode of People Pulse, we dive into the intersection of AI, culture intelligence, and the future of work with three renowned experts: Charlie Sull, Jason Averbook, and Dr. Max Blumberg. Together, they explore how HR leaders can harness data, AI, and culture analytics to build agile, high-performing organizations while keeping a people-first approach.

Meet Our Guests:

🔹 Charlie Sull – Co-founder of CultureX and a global expert on corporate culture and AI. He is the co-creator of the Measuring Culture research series and has worked with Fortune 500 companies to drive data-driven cultural transformation.

🔹 Jason Averbook – Senior Partner at Mercer and a leading voice in HR technology and digital transformation. Jason spearheads Mercer’s generative AI strategy, helping organizations reshape the employee experience through HR innovation.

🔹 Dr. Max Blumberg – Founder of Blumberg Partnership, a research-driven consultancy focused on AI-powered workforce strategies. As a visiting professor and researcher, he specializes in aligning HR with business outcomes.

We explore how AI and culture intelligence are shaping HR’s future, from psychological safety and data-driven decision-making to the growing role of agentic AI. Our guests discuss the balance between efficiency and effectiveness, the ethical implications of AI in HR, and how leaders can use AI-powered insights to align culture, technology, and business strategy.

00:00 Intro

02:12 The impact of psychological safety on business performance

04:05 The intersection of technology and culture: Can AI enhance culture?

06:36 AI's role in decision-making and workplace behavior change

08:54 The future of agentic AI

10:24 Aligning managers and business goals in an AI-driven world

12:54 Can AI predict and shape corporate culture?

14:31 Using data-driven insights to measure and improve workplace culture

17:05 How HR leaders can leverage AI for cultural measurement & transformation

18:27 Final thoughts: The future of HR technology & AI’s ethical challenges

Connect with Charlie:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-sull/

Connect with Jason:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonaverbook/

Connect with Max:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxblumberg/

Connect with Nena:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nena-dimovska/

Connect with Semos Cloud:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/semos-cloud/

X - https://x.com/semoscloud

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@semoscloud3645