#workplace-transformation

#workplace-transformation

For Kiara Nirghin, the 24-year-old co-founder and chief technology officer of the applied AI lab Chima, the narrative that her generation uses artificial intelligence as a cheat code is not just wrong-it ignores a fundamental shift in human cognition. The Stanford computer science alum and Peter Thiel fellow argued that while older generations view AI as a tool to be adopted, Gen Z views it as a native language.

For years, we filled our calendars, stayed visible, and kept the machine moving. Our worth was measured in hours, output, and presence. It had to be. Humans were the system, and the system required us to keep it running. We didn't question it because that was how things got done. AI has changed that. It can now do many of the things we once did to keep things moving: the summaries, the reports, the follow-ups, the updates, the spreadsheets.

The Great Resignation served as a wake-up call for employees and employers alike, highlighting the need for better work conditions and prioritizing employee well-being.

"Return to office doesn't equal rewind," she said.

Personalization is the key to effective onboarding; it ensures that each new hire feels valued and supported from day one, leading to improved retention.