AI didn’t just speed up the work—it changed who gets hired, paid, and promoted.In this episode, Andrew Hewitt explains how AI is reshaping teams, vendors, and leadership decisions.AI adoption isn’t just a technology shift—it’s a workforce and leadership reckoning.In this episode of Human Work After AI, Andrew Hewitt (Founder & CEO of YohDev) explains how AI coding agents, automation, and internal tools are changing how companies structure teams, reduce contractor costs, and rethink service-based business models.Andrew shares real examples from his own firm—including a 40% reduction in contractor spend without reducing output—and why leaders must move beyond hourly labor models toward productized, trust-driven work.This conversation is especially relevant for managers, executives, and founders navigating:• AI-driven productivity gains without burning out teams• Why hourly work breaks in an AI world• When automation helps—and when it quietly creates talent risk• How human connection becomes a competitive advantage• Why service firms must productize or risk being replaced📌 Topics we cover:00:00 Why service businesses must productize in the AI era 12:30 How AI coding agents are already in production 21:50 What happens when AI flattens contractor demand 24:40 Why hourly compensation fails with AI 30:00 Human skills that matter more as automation increases 31:50 Who AI will help—and who it will leave behind 📘 Want a leadership framework for managing AI responsibly?Check out Managing AI — a practical guide for leaders navigating workforce transformation, trust, and human-centered AI.https://bignorthnetwork.com/managing-ai🌐 Learn more about Big North Network:Helping leaders adopt AI without losing their people, culture, or trust.https://bignorthnetwork.com/🌐 Work with Andrew and YohDev:Full-stack engineering & AI-powered development: https://yohdev.com👍 Subscribe for weekly conversations on AI, work, and leadership.💬 Comment below: What part of your job do you think AI will change first?