Ep. 77 AI, HR & The Human Side of Business | Conversations with Jackie Bailey

Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate—but how can leaders embrace its potential without losing the human judgment, responsibility, and relationships that keep a workplace strong?

In this episode of Speak Feed Lead Conversations with Jackie Bailey, Jackie sits down with Sara Skowronski, HR & AI Strategy Consultant and Founder of Eos HR & AI Consulting, for a practical conversation about the intersection of human resources, artificial intelligence, automation, and the future of work.

With more than 25 years of experience in HR, Sara shares how her career evolved from traditional human resources into helping small and founder-led businesses build stronger systems, manage risk, and navigate the rapidly changing world of AI.

In this conversation, they explore:

🤖 Using AI responsibly in business

🔐 Protecting company and client data

📋 Creating practical AI policies

⚙️ Saving time through AI and automation

👥 Keeping human judgment at the center

🗺️ Finding the right place to start with AI

Sara also shares how she uses AI and automation within her own business to streamline processes and save valuable time. But as powerful as AI can be, her message is clear: AI is a tool, and human oversight and accountability still matter.

Whether you're a founder, small-business owner, HR professional, or leader exploring how AI can fit into your organization, this conversation offers practical insights for adopting technology while protecting your people, information, and business.