HR industry analyst Brian Sommer addressed five forces radically reshaping HR at HR Tech Asia, emphasizing the necessity of adaptability for HR organizations.
AI's prevalence in HR is altering software selections, workflows, and processes, presenting challenges in evaluating and comparing solutions from different vendors.
The emergence of Citizen AI poses risks, such as misuse for fraud or espionage, requiring HR to develop countermeasures to protect against abuse.
HR must manage agents and algorithms, necessitating skills like oversight of AI tools, process evaluation, data analysis, privacy protection, and bias mitigation within the HR team.
HR is tasked with reshaping work by identifying roles impacted by AI, adapting skill requirements, and leading changes toward more critical-thinking and skilled employees.
The incoming next-gen workforce, with different attitudes and behaviors, poses challenges for HR in attracting and retaining talent, requiring a strategic approach to workforce management.
HR leaders need to proactively incorporate new technologies, anticipate rapidly evolving HR landscapes, and align HR strategies with broader organizational changes spurred by AI.