As part of our ongoing work on artificial intelligence and the future of work, the Human Technology Foundation hosted a workshop yesterday on a central yet often overlooked topic: the allocation of time freed up by AI.
We had the honor of welcoming Benoît Serre, Deputy Vice President of ANDRH (France’s National Association of HR Directors), for a thought-provoking talk on the impact of AI on time management, task reorganization, and the evolution of job roles.
The session, co-hosted by Éric Salobir, President of the Human Technology Foundation, and Jean-Baptiste Manenti, an independent advisor at Viam Inveniam, sparked a dynamic dialogue around the new work paradigms emerging from artificial intelligence.
In a professional world where AI is reshaping the very definition of productivity, how can we meaningfully revalue the time that technology helps us "recover"?
This question—both strategic and human—goes to the heart of the balance between organizational performance and quality of life at work.
AI doesn’t replace jobs—it transforms missions. It calls for a more nuanced understanding of roles through the lens of individual tasks, and encourages a reorganization of work based on the complementarity between humans and machines.
AI integration often progresses from the bottom up: it is employees who adopt the tools—sometimes more quickly than their managers—raising key questions around governance, cybersecurity, and leadership.
As transformations accelerate, continuous training and social dialogue emerge as vital levers to support change, prevent divides, and foster digital inclusion.
We were also pleased to hear from Guillaume Duranton, Director of Innovative Data Programs at Mastercard, who shared the company’s vision on integrating generative AI and the rise of the “augmented manager” in service of innovation and collective performance.
The evening concluded with a warm and convivial cocktail reception.
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