The Real Reason Employees Resist AI
(And What HR Leaders Can Do About It)
presented by Topsie VandenBosch, LMSW
As AI continues to reshape how work gets done, HR leaders are facing a growing challenge: employee resistance. But this resistance isn’t actually about technology at all. It’s about fear, uncertainty, and the absence of trust in how change is being led.
In this 60-minute session, HR professionals will gain practical tools to help leaders navigate the emotional side of AI adoption, so that innovation doesn’t come at the cost of engagement.
You will walk away with:
- Understanding the real psychology behind AI resistance, and why it’s driven by fear, uncertainty, and lack of trust, not a lack of capability.
- Spot the leadership blind spots that create fear, and how HR can intervene early to reduce resistance before it spreads.
- Apply a practical framework to foster trust, adaptability, and alignment across teams during AI-driven shifts.
Topsie VandenBosch, LMSW
CEO, VandenBosch Consulting
Topsie VandenBosch, LMSW, is a seasoned Leadership Consultant and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner with over a decade of experience in emotional well-being and mindset coaching. Her career began as a clinical therapist, where she worked with diverse populations, including individuals in correctional facilities and those overcoming substance abuse disorders. This extensive background has equipped her with a deep understanding of human behavior and resistance to change.
Topsie now specializes in empowering organizational leaders to navigate workplace transformations confidently. Her approach emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, enabling leaders to handle resistance, make clear decisions, and communicate effectively to build trust within their teams.
Topsie’s expertise equips organizational leaders with the emotional intelligence and psychological safety tools to manage change initiatives-such as AI integration-without causing burnout or disengagement. Her strategies help in creating environments where employees feel valued and engaged, even amidst significant shifts, thereby enhancing overall organizational performance.
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