SE 23: Special Episode: Inside the 2026 Work Trend Index with Matt Firestone, General Manager for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agents

SE 23: Special Episode: Inside the 2026 Work Trend Index with Matt Firestone, General Manager for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agents

Author: Dan Turchin May 7, 2026 Duration: 23:14
Send us Fan Mail Your employees are already ahead of you on AI. The data is in and the question is no longer whether this is happening, but what leaders choose to do about it. That is one of the key findings from Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index, and it is the starting point for this week's special episode. PeopleReign CEO Dan Turchin sits down with Matt Firestone, General Manager at Microsoft leading product marketing for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agents, to unpack what trillions of anonymi...

Dan Turchin, CEO of PeopleReign, guides conversations that cut through the hype surrounding artificial intelligence to examine its tangible, often complex, impact on our professional lives. In AI and the Future of Work, each episode moves beyond theoretical discussion to ground itself in the realities of implementation, ethics, and human adaptation. You’ll hear from a diverse range of voices-technologists building the tools, executives steering strategy, HR professionals managing change, and academics questioning the long-term implications. These dialogues delve into the practical challenges and opportunities AI presents across business functions, from automating IT service desks to reshaping talent management and confronting ethical dilemmas. This podcast is for anyone invested in navigating the transition thoughtfully, whether you're an enthusiast curious about the algorithms, a leader tasked with integration, or a scholar studying its societal effects. The focus remains squarely on the intersection of machine capability and human experience, exploring what it means to lead, work, and retain our humanity in an increasingly automated world. Tune in for candid insights that help make sense of the accelerating transformation of the workplace.
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