Episode 80 - Amber Foucault - Dayforce

In Episode 80, I sit down with Amber Foucault, SVP of Product at Dayforce, to unpack their acquisition of Agentnoon — and what it signals for the future of workforce planning.

We explore the growing gap between strategy and execution, and why workforce implications continue to lag behind strategic intent. Amber shares her perspective on the “language problem” between HR, Finance and Strategy — and why technology isn’t just about features, but about creating a shared operating language across the enterprise.

We dive into shorter planning cadences, dynamic workforce architecture, and the emerging reality of agents sitting on org charts. But we also inject some realism — AI isn’t replacing everyone overnight. Organisations are experimenting carefully, balancing capability shifts with governance, ownership and accountability.

If workforce planning is moving from periodic exercise to operational discipline, this conversation explains why — and what that means for HR leaders navigating the next wave of change. Another delightful SWP Podcast guest - Amber is a true breath of fresh air with deep technical insight!