West Monroe's David Borowski suggests organizations must "not abdicate critical thinking." He says success comes from transforming to use AI strategically, not from technical skills alone.
Leaders stand on stages proclaiming that employees are their greatest asset in the AI era. Yet a lack of investment in reskilling often tells another story.
Gartner predicts 40% of AI agent projects will fail by 2027—but the survivors are transforming from helpers into digital colleagues that need management just like human employees.
Shopping for new solutions after HR Tech? The recent lawsuit against Workday shines a spotlight on the future of AI in hiring, raising thinking points for employers that rely on third-party recruiting platforms.
The future belongs to HR leaders willing to rethink their role and their relationship with technology in these key ways, according to speakers at HR Tech 2025.
It's HR Tech week, and in 2025 that means plenty of new announcements, launches, investments and partnerships. Here are some of the key headlines (so far).
Other winners at HR Icons 2025 included HR teams at Dow, Bristol Myers Squibb, Marriott and smaller companies including Cornerstone, LRS and Sequoia Living.
