AI, Work & the Future of Talent: Insights from the Università Cattolica Round Table

Page Executive was proud to contribute to an important discussion on artificial intelligence, work, and the evolution of talent selection at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Piacenza.

Partner Andrea Policardi joined industry leaders, academics, students, and investors for a round table focused on the impacts of AI on the labour market; from risks and limitations to the extraordinary opportunities emerging technologies offer.

The event was organised in collaboration with Gruppo Libertà, sponsored by Confindustria Piacenza, and expertly moderated by Elena Tambini. Special thanks go to Riccardo Delfanti, MBA, for the invitation.

Understanding AI’s Impact on Work

During the session, Andrea highlighted one of today’s paradoxical phenomena:
While many industries face talent shortages, digital and technology sectors are experiencing an excess supply of labour.

This shift places enormous pressure on organisations during the selection phase:

In the selection phase, the analysis of information is the most complicated aspect to manage; This is why algorithms are used.

Andrea Policardi, Partner, Page Executive

AI is helping companies manage an overwhelming volume of information, but it also requires careful governance to ensure fairness, accuracy, and transparency.

AI is helping companies manage an overwhelming volume of information, but it also requires careful governance to ensure fairness, accuracy, and transparency.

A Multi Perspective Panel

The round table brought together leading voices from executive search, HR, corporate leadership, and industry education.

Each contributed insights on how organisations are adapting, balancing human judgement with technological tools, and preparing their people for a future where AI augments, not replaces, talent decisions.

Key Themes from the Discussion:

• AI is transforming talent acquisition, especially in sectors flooded with applications.
• Human oversight remains essential to interpret data and evaluate leadership potential.
• Organisations must build capabilities that combine technology, strategy, and human insight.
• Education systems and companies must work together to prepare the workforce for new skills and roles.
• Collaboration between academia, industry, and business networks is more important than ever.

A Forward Looking Forum

The event, supported by such partners as Gas Sales Energia, Nordmeccanica, Consorzio Agrario Terrepadane, and Schiatti Class S.r.l., reinforced the importance of ongoing dialogue between organisations, academia, and the next generation of professionals.

Page Executive is committed to engaging in these conversations and supporting leaders as they navigate the evolving intersection of technology, talent, and organisational strategy.