AI and talent: the new paradigm for work and leadership

Interview with Ángel Sáenz, Country Manager for Spain and Portugal at LinkedIn

The transformation of the labour market is no longer simply about incorporating technology, but about redefining how opportunities are created in a constantly changing environment. Artificial intelligence is profoundly changing the way we work, driving new models where adaptability and the efficient use of technology are becoming essential.

In this context, uncertainty and opportunity coexist. AI promises to improve productivity and generate value, but it also demands that professionals and companies evolve rapidly. Employability no longer depends solely on knowledge but is now linked to the ability to learn and continually reinvent oneself.

Technology acts as a catalyst for talent, empowering both junior and senior profiles. However, this progress reinforces the value of human skills such as critical thinking, judgement and decision-making, which are becoming key differentiators in an automated environment.

The future of work will be more technological, flexible and dynamic, but it will depend on one key element: the ability to learn. This stands out as the essential skill for building a sustainable career and adapting to an environment in constant transformation.

The protagonists

Ángel Sáenz

Country Manager for Spain and Portugal

Felipe Pérez

Chief People Officer

Contact with Babel

Chile

Santiago de Chile

Colombia

Bogotá

Costa Rica

San José

Spain

Almería
Barcelona
Madrid
Málaga
Oviedo
Sevilla
Zaragoza

Morocco

Casablanca

México

México City

Panamá

Panamá City

Portugal

Ilha Terceira (Azores)
Lisboa
Proença-a-Nova

Dominican
Republic

Santo Domingo