AI vs. human intelligence: How to prevent skills erosion in the workforce  

René Janssen — CEO & Founder, Lepaya

As AI adoption grows, organisations risk prioritising short-term efficiency gains and overlooking the long-term risks to human capability. MIT’s latest study shows that when employees overrely on AI tools, brain activity like critical thinking and independent problem-solving drops by 47%. 

How can HR leaders integrate AI without compromising the skills and talent that drive innovation and adaptability?

In this session, René Janssen, CEO and Co-Founder of Lepaya, draws on industry examples and outlines how organizations can future-proof talent pipelines, cognitive skills, and workforce performance for AI. 

Key takeaways:

• How to develop creativity, problem-solving, and analytical thinking alongside AI tools
• Strategies to preserve junior talent roles and build future leaders amidst automation
• Practical ways to keep employees psychologically motivated, curious, and engaged