Is AI a job killer or a game changer? Justin Ladner, senior labor economist at SHRM, uses new SHRM research to unpack the truth about automation, generative AI, and the future of work. Explore the industries most impacted, the myths surrounding job loss, and how technology is transforming — not eliminating — careers.
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Justin Ladner
Justin Ladner is a Senior Labor Economist at SHRM. His work centers on examining labor market trends and emerging issues facing employers and employees. He also has extensive experience researching occupational mobility, personnel training, recruiting, and retention. In all of these areas, he is passionate about leveraging data and analytics to inform real-world policy improvements.
Justin holds a master’s degree and Ph.D. in economics from the University of Michigan, as well as a master’s degree in economics and bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics from Boston University.
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