328: Why Job Loyalty is Dead & How AI is Reshaping Work with Bryan Power, Nextdoor’s Head of People

AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and Academics

How has the dynamic between employees and employers shifted over the past 18 months? And what does the future of work look like in a world defined by AI?

In this special live episode, recorded at Transform—the conference at the intersection of the People space and the tech industry—Dan Turchin sits down with Bryan Power, Head of People at Nextdoor.
Bryan took the stage at Transform to share insights on "The Power Shift: Navigating the New Employer-Employee Dynamic," where he explored how evolving expectations are reshaping the workforce.

Bryan has spent his career shaping workplace culture at some of the most iconic tech companies, including Google, Square, and Yahoo. Now, as the leader of People Operations at Nextdoor, he’s at the forefront of redefining work in an era of rapid change.

In this conversation, Bryan and Dan discuss topics such as:

• How the employee-employer relationship is evolving—why job loyalty is declining and what it means for the future of work.
• The rise of hybrid work and its impact on company culture—how Nextdoor navigates the balance between flexibility and connection.
• Why culture must be intentional—lessons from Google, Square, Yahoo, and Nextdoor on shaping a workplace where people thrive.
• The role of AI in HR and leadership—how AI is disrupting traditional people operations and what leaders must do to stay ahead.
• Bryan’s biggest leadership lessons—what he’s learned from building teams at some of the most influential tech companies.
• The future of HR in an AI-powered world—how the Chief People Officer role is shifting as AI and automation reshape the workplace.

Resources

• Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work Newsletter: https://aiandwork.beehiiv.com/subscribe
• Connect with Bryan Power: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanpower/
• Learn more about Transform: https://transform.us/conference/