Make AI Work in HR with People Analytics
Readiness is low, risks are high, and resources are tight. In this fast‑moving session, Jeremy shows how People Analytics can be the first stop on the HR‑AI highway – assembling the right partners, setting simple guard‑rails, and picking safe, high‑impact use cases that scale. Expect plain guidance, not hype, and steps you can start next week. He will share what works in a global, highly regulated setting.
- Forming a four‑party coalition: People Analytics, Technology, HR Ops, Legal.
- Choosing low‑risk, high‑visibility use cases that build early, measurable momentum.
- Simple guard‑rails covering privacy, data minimisation, bias checks, human oversight.
- Moving from pilot to scale and dealing with technical debt.
- Identify two safer, high‑impact AI use cases to start within weeks.
- Structure a working group with Technology, HR Operations and Legal/Privacy.
- Understand guard‑rails and stakeholder management.
Jeremy Shapiro
AVP, Workforce Analytics · Merck & Co
Why this is on the agenda
Many firms are experimenting with AI, yet HR readiness remains low and compliance concerns stall progress. This session shows how People Analytics teams can start responsibly, win support from Technology and Legal, and prove value quickly under budget pressure across Works Councils and multiple jurisdictions.