Brian Sommer is an award-winning author and consultant to some of the most complex clients globally. He has recently published his fourth book: The Executive’s ESG Playbook (available on Amazon). He welcomes your comments at [email protected]. Brian has also been an HR Executive Top100 HR Tech Influencer for five consecutive years.
At this week's HR Tech Asia, industry analyst Brian Sommer explored how AI in HR is driving ongoing HR transformation—and how to get ahead of it.
Despite the demand for AI strategies, many HR leaders have strategy, plans and technology all confused right now.
While HR leaders are already embracing AI, too often, they're doing so without developing AI guiding principles.
Employee expectations around ESG are heightening. Ask yourself and your HR team these questions to get prepared.

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