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foHRsightAuthor: Mark Edgar and Naomi Titleman
A podcast about making work better brought to you by future foHRward, hosted by Mark Edgar and Naomi Titleman Colla.Do you ever dream of eavesdropping on the conversations of the most fascinating leaders and thinkers in the People space?Each week, our co-hosts Naomi Titleman Colla and Mark Edgar discuss relevant topics (amongst themselves and with incredible guests) like employee engagement, retention, flexible work, and AI, that are impacting Human Resources and influencing the way we work.No need to eavesdrop. This is your opportunity to join the forefront of the conversation. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Why Entry-Level Jobs Need to Change, Not Disappear with Miranda Rodak
Episode 159
Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
Entry-level roles are being labeled “obsolete.” But what if the real issue isn’t AI — it’s how we’ve designed early-career work for decades?In this episode of foHRsight, we explore why entry-level jobs aren’t going away, but passive, low-agency roles are. As AI takes over routine execution, new hires are being asked to show judgment, critical thinking, and maturity much earlier than before — often without the support or learning pathways to succeed.Dr. Miranda Rodak joins us to unpack what this shift means for HR leaders, educators, and people managers who are responsible for building sustainable talent pipelines. Together, we examine why over-automation undermines learning, how “effortful learning” is being squeezed out by efficiency, and what organizations must redesign if they want AI to augment people instead of eroding capability.This conversation challenges a dangerous narrative — and offers a more hopeful, practical path forward for early-career development in an AI-enabled workplace.About our guestDr. Miranda Rodak is a professor at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and Associate Director of the Communication Professional and Computer Skills Program. She brings a rare perspective at the intersection of education, communication, and AI-enabled work, helping organizations and universities rethink how humans learn, think, and lead alongside technology.Stay connected with foHRsightTo sign up for our monthly newsletter, foHRsight, visit http://www.futurefohrward.com/subscribeFollow us on LinkedIn:Mark Edgar – www.linkedin.com/in/markedgarhr/ Naomi Titleman Colla – www.linkedin.com/in/naomititlemancolla/ future foHRward – www.linkedin.com/company/future-fohrward/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/futurefohrward/Support the show
