Keeping HR Human in an AI World
September 18, 2025
Oceanside B Ballroom
Breakout Session
In a world awash with AI tools and bold promises, HR teams can feel overwhelmed, distracted by shiny tech, and unclear on where to start. This session cuts through the noise to help HR leaders focus on what really matters: using AI to make work better for people.
This session is about getting HR ready — not just technically, but mentally, emotionally, and culturally — to make the most of AI. You’ll explore how to build the skills and confidence to use it wisely, how to avoid hardwiring outdated thinking into clever new tools, and how to introduce AI in ways that actually make life easier for HR and better for employees.
This session is about getting HR ready — not just technically, but mentally, emotionally, and culturally — to make the most of AI. You’ll explore how to build the skills and confidence to use it wisely, how to avoid hardwiring outdated thinking into clever new tools, and how to introduce AI in ways that actually make life easier for HR and better for employees.
Speakers
Session Type
Core Session
Topic
HR Tech and Operational Excellence
Learning Objective 1
Identify practical steps to prepare your HR team to work confidently with AI — including how to build the right mindset, choose where to start for the most impact, and reduce resistance or overwhelm.
Learning Objective 2
Recognize the key skills HR teams need to get the most from AI, such as curiosity, experimentation, data confidence, and the ability to challenge and rethink outdated processes rather than just digitizing them.
Learning Objective 3
Explore practical ways to implement AI that are simple, meaningful, and people-focused, ensuring that the tools we choose enhance (not complicate) the employee experience and keep the human element at the heart of HR.
Access Type
Conference Pass