Emerging HR Tech

As the machine-human workforce emerges, it’s time to rethink management

The rise of agentic AI is fueling a new reality: a machine-human workforce. This hybrid environment requires new org structures and leadership capabilities, which HR will play a critical role in building, writes HR tech expert Steve Boese.

How enterprise AI is reshaping EX, according to expert Josh Bersin

Bersin, who will deliver the closing keynote at HR Tech this fall, found that employee experience platforms remain vital—and increasingly serve as the primary way to embed artificial intelligence within organizations.

Is co-innovation the key to empowering talent in the age of AI and uncertainty?

To meet changing demands, organizations need a new kind of thinking. This expert says co-innovation, which integrates people, processes and technology, is the answer.

Microsoft’s prediction for HR leaders: Get ready for ‘agent bosses’

These leaders don’t just use AI—they manage teams of agents to boost productivity and spark innovation. Preparing employees for this shift is a challenge and opportunity for HR leaders.

Federal court to consider AI in hiring as Workday bias case advances

Legal action and new legislation highlight growing concerns about AI in hiring, with one HR tech CEO. advising 'thoughtful integration' of people and technology.

AI derangement syndrome? Yes, it’s really happening in the C-suite

A majority of CEOs report pressure to transform their orgs with AI, yet many have overinflated ideas about what the tech can do on its own, expert Peter Cappelli writes.

Expert advice: How to screen and interview candidates who want to use AI tools

As more candidates use AI in the job interview process, employers must emphasize the need for transparency and integrity, while embracing innovation, say these experts.

How to build your company’s ‘superpower,’ plus more from HR Tech Asia

HR Tech Asia attendees heard from leaders of ServiceNow, Medtronic and more on topics including HR-led tech transformation, the need for AI fluency among people leaders and why empathetic leadership is so critical today.

Should HR pros fear layoffs? 3 tech CEOs debate AI’s impact on jobs

AI-based shifts led IBM to eliminate hundreds of HR positions. Learn how three tech CEOs think AI will reshape skills, job functions and the strategic role of HR professionals in navigating workforce transformation.

Reclaiming our time: Eightfold’s founder on the promise of agentic AI

Talent platform Eightfold rolled out two transformative tools at its recent summit: AI Interviewer Agent and Digital Twin. Here's how they work.

5 forces radically transforming HR—and why it all comes back to AI

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.

How an AI strategy can empower employee mental health at scale

Relying on AI as a compass can help improve employee wellbeing, guiding workforces to a brighter and healthier future, writes this expert from Headspace.

5 ways to improve quality of hire in your organization

Developing an effective quality-of-hire model requires thoughtful planning, according to these experts. Here's how to make it happen in your org.

Why culture can be a differentiator for successful divestitures

Anna O’Shea, executive vice president of HR at Strada, which recently divested from Alight, shares why culture is at the center of her team’s people strategy.  

AI agent implementation has stalled. Can HR propel it forward?

A new KPMG report shows that while organizations are quickly moving from experimenting with AI agents to pilot programs, full deployment is still lagging—something HR leaders should note.

From AI assistant to ‘sophisticated reasoning agent’: 3 new features in Galileo

According to Josh Bersin, the Galileo solution now functions as a consultant. Plus, updates from Microsoft, Papaya Global, Hogan Assessments and a new awards evening at HR Tech.

The AI effect. Is it enhancing or eroding critical thinking skills?

As tools using artificial intelligence find a foothold in the workplace, experts disagree about how using them affects employees' ability to analyze and evaluate information.