The integration of AI into organizational processes, including HR, is a key priority for most people functions today—and it's one that is fundamentally transforming what it means to be an HR leader, says Prerna Ajmera, general manager of digital strategy and innovation at Microsoft.

One of this year's HR's Rising Stars, Ajmera is a key contributor to shaping Microsoft's AI journey, tapping into her extensive tech background to drive the HR function forward at this pivotal moment. She was a critical voice in the effort to design and roll out an AI-powered Employee Self-Service Agent, which transformed how more than 220,000 Microsoft employees—and later, millions of customers—interact with HR.

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