Retrain vs Replace: A Live Event on Staffing in the Age of AI
Barely a week goes by without another headline: "Company X cuts staff, cites AI." It's become almost reflexive at this point, a timely, convenient reason for headcount reduction that's hard to argue with.
Not every business leader is using AI as a cover for layoffs. Some are genuinely rethinking how work gets done, maintaining or even growing productivity with leaner teams, restructuring roles, and raising the bar for new hires. That's a real and legitimate pursuit.
There's an option you're hearing less about: some companies are using AI to re-imagine their workforce, not shrink it. Same headcount. Retrained staff. More output, better margins, and new revenue possibilities that weren't there before.
In this live event, we’re going to dig into both paths.
What we’ll discuss
AI is making it faster and cheaper to replace roles without considering retraining people, and it's changing what roles look like and which skills matter. This live event provides leaders and executives with:
A practical framework for deciding when to replace staff
When to consider retraining existing employees
When to hire new talent for new or restructured roles
How to build a workforce strategy that doesn't cost you culture, institutional knowledge, or the people who got you this far
Who should attend
This live event is for business owners, executives, department heads, and HR professionals in organizations and markets being impacted by AI (which is most of them).
Can't make it to the live event? Register to receive the replay.
Who are we
Featured Presenter
Jasmeet Kaur is the founding consultant of Luvira Consulting, an operations and People strategy firm working with startups and small to mid-sized businesses across industries, including tech, biotech, manufacturing, health and wellness, and CPG. She supports strategy and hands-on execution of building, managing, and expanding teams within and across the US & Canada, from hiring and performance management to leaves and exits. Based in Los Angeles.
Co-hosted by:
Rob McClinton & Preeti Narang
Rob is the CEO of Small World Communications, a digital services provider serving micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. He also provides go-to-market coaching and consulting, with an emphasis on operations, sales, and partnerships, through the McClinton Group LLC. He serves on the boards of several nonprofits, with an emphasis on education and small-business development. A Chicago native, Rob holds the hope and stoicism a rabid Chicago Bears fan needs.
Main Street Notes co-host Preeti Narang is a senior marketing consultant and founder of Third & Spring, with 20+ years of experience helping companies grow through smarter strategy, customer acquisition, retention, and performance optimization. She brings a practical, business-focused perspective on how organizations can adapt, compete, and grow in times of change.
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