Designing jobs
in the age of AI
Online
Online | Tuesday 23 June 2026
13.00 – 14.00 BST
Event
The impact of generative AI on the design of work and jobs is likely to be both disruptive and enabling. We can expect routine cognitive tasks – such as data entry or bookkeeping – to become automated, with many workers using GenAI tools to enhance productivity. Human differentiators, such as critical thinking, will also become more valuable. HR practitioners will be called on to become experts in harnessing the benefits of technology while ensuring core human needs such as learning, sense-making and social connection are respected.
In this online session, attendees will learn how to apply tools and frameworks for job and work design in their organisation.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how AI is reshaping tasks, skills and the structure of work.
- Discover key tools and frameworks for job and work design and learn how to apply them.
- Develop a set of questions or prompts to use with leaders or teams to guide future-fit job design conversations.
Who is this event for?
Senior HR professionals working in OD, organisation effectiveness, talent, and workforce planning.
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Speaker
Dr. Robert Collins
Rob Collins, Visiting Fellow, Kellogg College Oxford
Dr Rob Collins is a visiting fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford and regularly teaches courses at the University. Dr Collins has taught on the MSc in Software Engineering through Oxford University’s Computing Laboratory for over 20 years. He currently teaches modules on Classical Machine Learning, Software Testing and Safety Critical Systems.
Dr Collins also teaches courses in Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Agile, Machine Learning, Design Thinking and Business Process Improvement. He regularly provides consultancy to industry in the area of Business Process Excellence, Artificial Intelligence and Systems Engineering. He gained his Black Belt Certification in Lean Six Sigma from Lockheed Martin, the world’s largest Systems Engineering company and a world-leader in advanced technology.
As well as his undergraduate degree in Physics and Computing, Dr Collins holds a PhD focussed on training, psychology and processes for introducing complex technology into learning environments. He completed an MBA in 2012 at Henley Business School, and so has a strategic business view as well as deep understanding and practical experience of hands-on process improvement in technology and service.
Gillian Pillans
Research Director, Corporate Research Forum
Gillian has worked as a senior HR practitioner and OD specialist for several organisations including Swiss Re, Vodafone and BAA. Prior to her HR career, she was a management consultant with Deloitte Consulting and is also a qualified solicitor. Gillian has written various CRF reports on subjects including HR strategy, organisation design and development, leadership development, coaching and diversity.
Catalina Schveninger
HR Consultant and Former Global Head of Learning and CPO
Catalina Schveninger is an HR leader turned consultant, investor, and educator, helping organisations grow through upskilling, reskilling, and building future-ready people strategies. With over 25 years of experience across the full spectrum of HR – recruiter, generalist, Head of Employer Brand, Chief Learning Officer (Vodafone), and Chief People Officer (FutureLearn, DataCamp) – Catalina brings a uniquely practical perspective to transformation.
Her work spans SaaS, e-commerce, telco, and education technology, with a global footprint that includes both iconic brands (GE, T-Mobile) and VC-backed scale-ups. Today, she advises clients on how to operationalise skills-based models and integrate AI-enabled tools and agentic technologies into the people function.
Catalina is also a venture partner and angel investor in start ups reimagining the future of work, and teaches People Analytics and HR Tech at Porto Business School.
