EPISODE #31

The Real Risks of Replacing Staff with AI

If you’re a founder, managing partner, or service-based business owner, you’ve probably heard big companies claim AI will replace jobs in the name of efficiency. In this episode, I break down why that messaging can quietly erode morale, where leaders get AI overconfidence wrong, and the hidden ways hallucinations and “yes-man” AI behavior can lead to costly decisions. Here’s what we cover: What Amazon’s CEO actually said about AI job cuts and how employees reacted Why timing matters when sending AI replacement messages How this approach creates disengagement and fuels quiet quitting Why hallucinations and AI “sycophancy” undermine leadership decisions Real-world consequences when companies trust flawed AI outputs How leaders can position AI as augmentation, not replacement, to retain talent and reduce risk If you’re hiring remotely or building a lean team, this will help you make smarter, more sustainable choices about where AI fits in your business. About the show: Hire Smart helps business leaders build teams that scale smart and stay strong. Hosted by Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda, the show offers actionable insights into hiring, company culture, and leadership in the age of rapid growth and AI-driven transformation. Subscribe and learn how to hire better, lead stronger, and grow smarter. More episodes: https://hiresmartscalefast.io/ Subscribe to our newsletter – https://vivaglobal.us/subscribe-newsletter