CIPD HR People Pod – Ep 43: Inside Davos – AI, work and the future of identity - with Allyn Bailey
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Feb 25, 2026 Allyn Bailey, Senior Director of Corporate Narrative and Communications at SmartRecruiters, focuses on hiring tech, AI and workplace identity. She recounts Davos realities and conversations with tech and policy leaders. Topics include whether AI will augment or re-engineer work, startup agility versus legacy firms, shifting professional identity, and risks from declining entry-level roles.
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First Davos Felt Organic Not Secretive
- Allyn's first Davos surprised her with organic, unstructured dialogues rather than rigid schedules.
- She attended with CEO Rebecca Carr which gave access to rooms and informal conversations she wouldn't normally reach.
Davos Showed Tech And Policy Converging On AI
- Davos revealed convergence between tech leaders and national policymakers debating AI's economic and political impact.
- Allyn Bailey heard conversations with tech CEOs and country representatives reframing AI from product to societal infrastructure influencing culture and policy.
Rapid Shifts Likely From Agile Companies Within Two Years
- AI adoption will unfold on a spectrum with meaningful shifts in the next 18–24 months driven by agile startups and mid-market firms.
- Bailey observed that nimble companies can redesign processes faster, pressuring multinationals to follow or be outpaced.