Elevating HR Skills and Data Literacy in the GenAI Era

This session explores the transformative impact of generative AI (GenAI) on HR functions and the imperative to enhance HR professionals' skills and data literacy. As GenAI technologies reshape the workplace, understanding their capabilities and ethical implications becomes crucial for effective HR management.

The integration of GenAI into HR processes is not just an incremental change but a comprehensive evolution, necessitating a strategic overhaul of skills and knowledge bases in HR departments globally. The ability to navigate, interpret, and leverage AI-driven data is becoming indispensable in attracting, managing, and retaining talent.

This session will explore:

  • Core Skills for the Future: Identifying key competencies HR professionals need in the GenAI-driven workplace.
  • Data Literacy Essentials: Understanding data sources, analytics, and decision-making in an AI-augmented environment.
  • Ethical Considerations and Bias Mitigation: Strategies for ensuring ethical AI use and preventing biases in automated processes.
  • Training and Development Strategies: Effective methods for upskilling current HR teams to be proficient with GenAI tools.
  • Case Studies: Real-world examples of organisations successfully integrating GenAI into their HR practices.

Learning outcomes:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of GenAI applications in HR.
  • Identify critical skills required for HR professionals in an AI-enhanced workplace.
  • Enhance data literacy to effectively interpret and utilise AI-generated insights.
  • Develop strategies to ensure ethical AI use and bias mitigation in HR processes.
  • Learn about effective training methods to equip HR teams with necessary GenAI competencies.