In this episode, Joey Price and Summer Ketron discuss Forester.com’s predictions for 2024, focusing on employee experience, AI, and recruiting. They highlight the challenges faced in 2023, such as inflation, hybrid work adjustments, and employee strikes. The conversation delves into the importance of employer’s commitment to employee experience and the potential impact of AI on recruiting, including the hiring of unqualified candidates and the creation of fake profiles. The hosts provide recommendations for organizations to navigate these challenges and emphasize the need for a balanced approach between talent and technology. The episode concludes with a discussion on addressing the issue of camera on, camera off in virtual meetings.   Takeaways The challenges faced in 2023, such as inflation and hybrid work adjustments, have raised questions about employers’ commitment to employee experience. AI in recruiting can bring both magic and mayhem, with the potential for hiring unqualified candidates and the creation of fake profiles. Organizations should invest in employee experience programs to drive productivity and retention. A balanced approach between talent and technology is crucial for organizations to navigate the future of work. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:59 Forester.com’s Predictions for 2024 03:22 Challenges in 2023 06:08 Employer’s Commitment to Employee Experience 08:38 AI and Recruiting 14:13 Recommendations for 2024 16:36 Consultants’ Corner: Camera On, Camera Off 27:03 Conclusion