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HR & Work

What if jobs are redesigned around humans and AI agents together?

01 · Before the internet

Pre-Internet

Assumptions shaped by physical access, scarce information and manual coordination.

  1. Hiring is driven by resumes, interviews and local talent pools.
  2. Managers coordinate work through meetings, supervision and standardized roles.
  3. Training happens periodically and is separated from day-to-day work.
  4. Performance is reviewed at fixed intervals using manager judgment.
  5. Headcount is the primary way organizations think about capacity.
02 · The digital shift

Internet Era

What changed when information, communication and transactions moved online.

  1. Job boards and professional networks globalize recruiting.
  2. Remote work tools make distributed teams practical.
  3. HR systems digitize payroll, performance, learning and employee records.
  4. Skills assessments and analytics add more data to hiring decisions.
  5. Freelance platforms make flexible talent easier to access.
03 · The next assumption shift

AI Era

Questions worth debating when software can understand, generate, decide and act.

  1. Could hiring focus on demonstrated capability while AI handles screening and matching?
  2. Will roles be redesigned as combinations of human judgment and AI-agent execution?
  3. Could training happen inside the workflow exactly when a skill is needed?
  4. Could performance be measured through outcomes rather than activity and presence?
  5. Will companies plan capacity in terms of people plus AI agents rather than headcount alone?

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