“The AI Workplace: Is AI Replacing Employees—or Making Employees Better?”

Radio Worcester’s Talk of the Commonwealth · Oct 4, 2026 · 11m

Karyn Rhodes of CIP Group HR discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace in a Voice of Business interview with the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Rather than replacing jobs entirely, AI is shifting the nature of work itself—changing tasks, required skills, and management approaches. Rhodes notes that while some positions will shrink due to automation, a 2026 Robert Half study found that over half of business leaders expect AI to drive additional hiring. The key competitive differentiator will be between employees who can effectively use AI tools and those who…