003 - Rebuilding Trust in HR & The Role of AI in the Workplace w/Torin Ellis
As AI becomes more embedded in HR decisions, one question continues to surface. Can employees trust how these tools are being used?
In this episode, Joey Price is joined by Torin Ellis, Founder of Ngoma, LLC, to explore the role trust plays as AI reshapes hiring, talent decisions, and workforce management. Together, they examine how technology can either reinforce inequity or help organizations rebuild confidence with their people, depending on how it is designed and governed. This conversation goes beyond AI hype to focus on accountability, transparency, and leadership responsibility. What happens when automation influences decisions about people, and how should HR leaders think about fairness, bias, and communication in an AI-enabled workplace?
If you are an HR leader navigating AI adoption while trying to maintain credibility and trust with your workforce, this episode offers a grounded and timely perspective.
🔑 Topics Covered
- Why trust is the biggest risk in AI-enabled HR
- How AI can reinforce or reduce bias in talent decisions
- The role of transparency in rebuilding employee confidence
- What HR leaders must own when deploying AI tools
- Aligning technology decisions with organizational values
👤 Guest Bio: Torin Ellis
Torin Ellis is the Founder of Ngoma, LLC, a talent advisory firm focused on helping organizations build equitable, inclusive, and sustainable workforce strategies. A trusted advisor and speaker, Torin is known for his candid perspectives on leadership, technology, and the systems that shape access and opportunity at work.
🔗 Connect with Torin Ellis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis/
🔗 Resources & Links
Joey’s HR Lounge (Podcast & Community): https://www.joeyshrlounge.com
HR Compliance Technology Category Guide: https://jumpstart-hr.com/hr-compliance-technology-category-guide-aspect43-hr-technology-research/
Jumpstart HR: https://www.jumpstart-hr.com
The Power of HR (Book): https://amzn.to/4kXdVVu
🎧 Call to Action
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