The Six Levels of Intelligence & Automation - Part 2
Thu Feb 05 2026
Episode Notes
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On this episode of Talent Experience Live, we continue the 6 Levels of Intelligence & Automation for HR series by unpacking Level 1: Task-Level Automation and Assisted Intelligence.
When teams move off Level 0, the first instinct is to automate what's repetitive and assist what's manual. Emails get triggered. Scheduling improves. Chatbots answer basic questions. Efficiency ticks up. But outcomes stay mostly the same.
What We Cover in This Episode:
What task-level automation actually solves and what it doesn't
Real examples of Level 1 automation in HR
Why efficiency gains don't equal better outcomes
The hidden ceiling of point-based automation and early warning signs you're over-investing in tools without strategy
If AI helps your team move faster but not smarter, you're likely here.
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Episode Notes ** On this episode of Talent Experience Live, we continue the 6 Levels of Intelligence & Automation for HR series by unpacking Level 1: Task-Level Automation and Assisted Intelligence. When teams move off Level 0, the first instinct is to automate what's repetitive and assist what's manual. Emails get triggered. Scheduling improves. Chatbots answer basic questions. Efficiency ticks up. But outcomes stay mostly the same. What We Cover in This Episode: What task-level automation actually solves and what it doesn't Real examples of Level 1 automation in HR Why efficiency gains don't equal better outcomes The hidden ceiling of point-based automation and early warning signs you're over-investing in tools without strategy If AI helps your team move faster but not smarter, you're likely here. **