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Degrees of Change What does it mean to “change the world”? As Planet Earth contends with multiple environmental crises and societies globally experience major ideo- logical shifts, the challenges appear dauntingly immense. But for those born of the Hult DNA, no challenge is too great. Meet the game-changing alumni fighting in humanity’s corner. Whatever happens, one thing is certain: AI is definitely changing the types of jobs and careers available. As the world of work changes so too do the required skills of the graduate. The question remains though, whose role is it to prepare future workers for this rapidly evolving job market? Educators? Organizations? Individuals? All three? We are continuing to explore these roles, focusing now on the per- ceptions of HR and organizations, in order to prepare the employees and employers of the future. Dr. Carina Paine Schofield is a highly experienced researcher, conducting research into the global multigeneration workforce for over ten years. Her research interests are in the areas of psychology (social, developmental, organizational, 16 Faculty educational, and forensic) and technology (AI and the effective use of technology in enhancing learning). Prior to joining Hult, Carina worked for several years at the Open University, as a post-doctoral research fellow and consultant. Changing Planet 17