Who Benefits When AI Changes Work? 5 Questions for HR Leaders
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How can employers use AI while continuing to build meaningful careers?
Laurent Choain, Global Chief People & Culture Officer at Accor, joins Chris Rainey to discuss AI, internal mobility, frontline development and the future of workplace learning.
Laurent shares that 49% of Accor’s general managers reported at least 5 promotions since joining the group. He explains why career opportunities need ongoing learning and operational support, and why employees’ own ambitions belong in the conversation.
He also explores ideas for sharing AI productivity gains and using internal expertise to make learning more relevant. These proposals are discussed alongside examples of Accor’s existing approach.
Welcome back to HR Leaders On the Road. This is Episode #3 from UNLEASH World 2026 in Paris, recorded in partnership with Workhuman.
5 ideas you’ll take from this episode:
- Why AI’s impact needs to be considered role by role
- Who could share in the benefits of AI productivity gains
- What makes career progression believable
- How to support internal moves beyond a careers website
- How employee expertise could shape the future of learning
🙏 Thank you to our series partner, Workhuman
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