Join Jenny Griffiths, VP of AI Innovation at Oracle, and Alejandro Modarelli, Partner at KPMG, as they dive into the world of AI's impact on HR. They discuss the critical need for upskilling employees to embrace AI-driven changes. Listen in as they highlight how AI agents are transforming workflows and boosting productivity. Jenny and Alejandro also explore the role of HR in managing this transformation and suggest starting small with AI use cases for effective implementation. Discover how AI can automate tasks and reshape workforce strategies!
Upskilling employees is essential for organizations to successfully navigate the complexities of AI integration into their operations.
HR departments must evolve to collaborate with business leaders and drive the adoption of AI while maintaining a human-centric focus.
Deep dives
Accessibility of AI Tools
The widespread availability of AI tools has significantly democratized access to technology, alleviating previous barriers to adoption. People can now interact with these tools in a hands-on way, helping to demystify AI and facilitating easier conversations about its potential and implications. The increase in accessibility fosters a greater understanding of how AI can integrate into everyday lives, providing tangible benefits that enhance personal experiences. However, while personal use is straightforward, scaling AI for global organizations introduces complexities that require careful management to safeguard against issues like bias.
Maturity Levels in AI Adoption
Organizations exhibit varied levels of maturity in their AI adoption efforts, with a significant portion still hesitating to act due to fears surrounding implementation and governance. Approximately two-thirds of companies have yet to engage meaningfully with AI, while a small percentage show advanced strategic use of AI across their operations. The middle group consists of organizations with limited experience that recognize the potential of AI but lack the expertise to deploy effectively. Specific strategies are required to educate all levels of employees, from those needing foundational knowledge to organizations ready to scale AI effectively.
Upgrading HR Practices with AI
HR departments must adapt significantly in response to AI transformation, not only to guide workforce changes but also to incorporate AI into their own functions. This requires HR leaders to partner closely with business leaders to identify opportunities for AI, facilitating reskilling and role redesign according to future workforce needs. Additionally, the integration of AI can automate routine tasks, allowing HR professionals to focus on more value-added activities that enhance the employee experience. As AI tools evolve, HR will play an essential role in managing this transition to maintain a human-centric approach.
Practical Strategies for AI Integration
To effectively leverage AI, organizations are encouraged to start small by identifying specific areas where AI can alleviate pain points or enhance productivity. Experimentation with AI in low-risk environments enables teams to become familiar with the technology before wider deployment across the organization. Gathering initial feedback from a limited group of employees aids in understanding the tools' impact and refining use cases for broader rollout. Keeping efforts focused on tangible outcomes and continuously sharing successes will support ongoing enthusiasm and adoption of AI solutions within the workforce.
In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Jenny Griffiths, VP of AI Innovation at Oracle, and Alejandro Modarelli, Partner at KPMG, to explore how AI is transforming HR and driving workforce innovation.
Jenny and Alejandro share insights on the adoption of AI in organizations, the importance of upskilling employees, and how to start small with AI use cases to achieve big results. They also discuss the role of HR in managing AI-driven workforce transformations, the rise of agents in automating repetitive tasks, and creating human-centric AI systems.
🎓 In this episode, Jenny and Alejandro discuss:
How AI agents are changing workflows and boosting productivity.
Why upskilling employees is critical for embracing AI-driven change.
The role of HR in workforce transformation and governance of AI systems.
Why starting small with focused AI use cases leads to successful adoption.
How AI is transforming HR by automating repetitive tasks and mapping skills.