This episode of the HR L&D Podcast is sponsored by Deel, the all-in-one Global People Platform that simplifies how you manage the entire global team lifecycle. Hire and onboard talent in over 150 countries in minutes. Run payroll in over 100 countries with one click. Offer competitive benefits, equipment, and equity from a single dashboard. From contractors, direct employees, EOR, and more, you can manage them all in one place with Deel. Book a Demo Now: https://www.deel.com/inbound-general?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=nickday&utm_campaign=ww_aware_branding_nickday_podcast_hrld-nickday-mar24_all_all&utm_content=aware_all_podcast_hrld-nickday-audio_en Welcome to the HR L&D Podcast, your premier destination for exploring the cutting edge of Human Resources, Human Capital Management, and Learning & Development! I'm Nick Day, CEO Global HR Recruitment Firm, JGA Recruitment and today, we're diving into the transformative world of AI in learning with a very special guest, Fred Thompson, CEO of Thirst.io.  Thirst.io is at the forefront of leveraging AI to empower L&D teams, enhancing learning cultures, talent acquisition, leadership development, and fostering internal mobility.  With over two decades of experience in crafting dynamic learning environments, Fred brings an invaluable perspective on the revolutionary impact of AI in L&D.  Key highlights: Skills-Based Hiring: Transition from academic qualifications to skills-based hiring, shown to be 3.5 times more effective.AI in Personalizing Learning: AI personalizes learning experiences by curating content and tailoring paths to individual preferences.Social Learning in Remote Work: Importance of social learning supported by technology for effective knowledge sharing in remote environments.Measuring L&D Success: Emphasis on using AI to measure engagement, collaboration, and skill development, beyond traditional metrics.Future Technologies: Potential of augmented reality and immersive learning to transform training, especially for complex tasks. Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9ea Sign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7 Connect with Fred: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-thompson/ Connect with Nick Day: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/ Of course, if you are an HR or L&D professional listening to this podcast and you have an HR, HRIS or L&D related vacancy that you would love some specialist HR recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at [email protected] or give me a call – 01727800377. Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!