In this special episode of Clock In, I'm joined by Megan Anderson, Head of Retail & ISV Sales at Microsoft Canada; Maria Becerra, Director of AI at Jonas Software; and Genevieve Friesen, Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO at McCain Foods, to unpack the biggest findings from Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index and what they mean for your career. Together, we discuss how AI is reshaping productivity, leadership, hiring, skill development, and the future of work.

Whether you're an employee looking to prepare for what’s next in your career, a leader navigating AI adoption, or simply trying to understand where work is headed, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

Microsoft's biggest Work Trend Index findings
What separates "Frontier Professionals" from everyone else
The human skills becoming more valuable in the age of AI
How to use AI without losing critical thinking
What organizations get wrong about AI adoption
Practical ways to start using AI at work today

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AI at Work: What Microsoft's Work Trend Index Means for Your Career

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AI at Work: What Microsoft's Work Trend Index Means for Your Career