Byte‑Sized Jobs, Big‑Picture Pay: Compensation in the Age of AI

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As AI redefines how work gets done, what does it mean for compensation? On this episode of This Week at Work, we explore how employers can rethink pay strategies in a world of task-based roles, gig-style contributions, and rapid workforce shifts. Join hosts Phil and Burt as they unpack the big question HR leaders need to ask, “How do we build a compensation strategy that helps us stay competitive and attract talent during this workforce shift?”

Timestamps:

1:31 - Introduction

2:58 - 50% of White Collar jobs may be eliminated by programming in 1-5 years

4:03 - Burt's Take on the 50% elimination

5:00 - Phil's Phired Up: AI and Compensation

6:30 - AI Robot Malfunction

7:40 - Burt on AI helping in the workplace

9:50 - The Lamp Lighter Article Analogy

11:00 - Burt on AI, Robotics, and the Manufacturing Industry

17:29 - Burning Question: How to build a compensation strategy to stay competitive

18:37 - Become an AAIM Member

24:12 - Lawyer on The Clock: DOJ Eliminating DEI

26:50 - OFCCP Elimination, Budget Cuts, Vets Program and the Department of Labor

32:20 - Wrap Up