AI's Impact on Entry-Level Jobs

“HR Heretics” | How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies

Jun 24, 2025•18 min

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Episode description

In this week's 'Dear Heretics' segment, Kelli and Nolan examine the contested impact of AI on entry-level employment, featuring HR articles debating whether traditional junior roles are disappearing or evolving upward. The discussion explores practical AI implementation challenges, organizational inertia, and real-world examples of companies leveraging custom AI solutions for recruitment and decision-making processes.

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