AI in Action E565: How Agentic AI Transforms HR & Enterprise Productivity with Workday’s Clare Hickie
AI in Action, Podcast | August 10 2026 | Mark Kelly
Welcome to episode 565 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.
Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in North America and Europe.
Today’s guest is Clare Hickie, Chief Technology Officer, EMEA at Workday. Founded in 2005, Workday is a leading enterprise software company that provides cloud-based solutions for human capital management (HCM), finance, planning and AI-powered business operations. Workday serves more than 11,500 organizations worldwide, including over 65% of the Fortune 500. Workday helps businesses streamline operations, improve workforce management and make faster, data-driven decisions through its secure, intelligent cloud platform.
In her role with Workday, Clare partners with senior business and technology leaders to help organizations transform how they manage people, finance and AI. With more than 30 years of experience in enterprise technology, Clare began her career on the customer side, spending 15 years at GSK before joining Workday in 2018. She is a recognized leader in responsible AI, cloud transformation and enterprise innovation, with a strong focus on building trusted, human-centered AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact.
In the episode, Clare discusses:
How AI conversations evolved from skepticism to agentic productivity
Co-creating with customers to deliver proven AI outcomes
How Workday’s AI agents deliver significant productivity gains
Creating consistent AI experiences built on a unified platform
Responsible AI requires governance, transparency and risk management
How trust and responsible AI drive lasting customer adoption
To find out more about all the great work happening at Workday, check out the website www.workday.com and follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram and X @Workday. You can also connect with Clare directly on LinkedIn.
If you’re interested in exploring our latest Data Science & ML jobs, check out our live vacancies or upload your resume today to keep up to date with all the latest opportunities.
Subscribe to The Alldus Podcast:
Welcome to episode 565 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.
Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in North America and Europe.
Today’s guest is Clare Hickie, Chief Technology Officer, EMEA at Workday. Founded in 2005, Workday is a leading enterprise software company that provides cloud-based solutions for human capital management (HCM), finance, planning and AI-powered business operations. Workday serves more than 11,500 organizations worldwide, including over 65% of the Fortune 500. Workday helps businesses streamline operations, improve workforce management and make faster, data-driven decisions through its secure, intelligent cloud platform.
In her role with Workday, Clare partners with senior business and technology leaders to help organizations transform how they manage people, finance and AI. With more than 30 years of experience in enterprise technology, Clare began her career on the customer side, spending 15 years at GSK before joining Workday in 2018. She is a recognized leader in responsible AI, cloud transformation and enterprise innovation, with a strong focus on building trusted, human-centered AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact.
In the episode, Clare discusses:
How AI conversations evolved from skepticism to agentic productivity
Co-creating with customers to deliver proven AI outcomes
How Workday’s AI agents deliver significant productivity gains
Creating consistent AI experiences built on a unified platform
Responsible AI requires governance, transparency and risk management
How trust and responsible AI drive lasting customer adoption
To find out more about all the great work happening at Workday, check out the website www.workday.com and follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram and X @Workday. You can also connect with Clare directly on LinkedIn.
If you’re interested in exploring our latest Data Science & ML jobs, check out our live vacancies or upload your resume today to keep up to date with all the latest opportunities.
Subscribe to The Alldus Podcast:
share
related podcasts
AI in Action E565: How Agentic AI Transforms HR & Enterprise Productivity with Workday’s Clare Hickie
Welcome to episode 565 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives. Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts…
ServiceNow Series E219: ServiceNow HRSD, AI & Enterprise Transformation with KLM’s Wessel van Enk
Welcome to episode 219 in our ServiceNow series of the Alldus podcast, the show where we highlight the brightest talent and technical leadership within the ServiceNow ecosystem. Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of leaders in the field to showcase the excellent work that is being done within…
AI in Action E564: Enterprise AI Adoption: From Pilots to Scaled Business Value with PwC Ireland’s Martin Duffy
Welcome to episode 564 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives. Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts…



