Skillsoft's Mark Onisk argues that AI's rapid task-level disruption demands real-time skills intelligence to guide HR's augment, automate or acquire decisions.

"The future of work is about humans and AI together," said Gina Vargiu-Breuer, SAP's chief people officer and labor director.

As the labor market continues to demand greater personalization and flexibility, a new paradigm is not just desirable, but essential.

Stefani Steinway, CHRO of Equifax Workforce Solutions, says emerging technology can drive more strategic HR functions but requires HR to have both sharp tech know-how and new mindsets.