SIM NY AI & Leadership Pods | Welcome to the HR team, IT

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​As AI and technology become embedded in how work gets done, the line between systems and people is disappearing. This session on June 18, 2026, at 11:30 am explores how IT and HR can work as true partners in designing, implementing, and scaling technology without adding friction or slowing progress. This isn’t about shifting ownership. It’s about recognizing that successful technology implementation is now a shared outcome.

​Jodi Brandstetter is an HR and AI Consultant who helps small to mid-sized companies design people-first, future-ready workplaces. Jodi partners with organizations in the Science, Technology, Manufacturing, and Engineering industries to streamline HR processes, adopt AI responsibly, strengthen talent strategies, and build HR functions that support sustainable growth.