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World Congress 2025 • Aug 20, 2025 • Session details

HR Tech and AI Trends and Where You Can Start

Jessie Schofer

Stop slapping AI onto broken HR systems. Tech alone cannot fix poor planning. Build a robust people operating model to turn AI hype into actual business value.

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#1 about 2 min

Understanding the real state of AI value in HR

Only a small fraction of companies translate artificial intelligence investments into tangible business value.

#2 about 3 min

Navigating the crowded HR technology and AI market

The crowded human resources software landscape creates confusion without proper technical roadmaps to guide decisions.

#3 about 2 min

The danger of adopting AI without a strategic plan

Implementing artificial intelligence tools on top of broken systems fails without proper foundational planning.

#4 about 6 min

Core pillars of effective HR technology delivery

Successful human resources teams rebuild credibility through strict prioritization, change management, and perceived value delivery.

#5 about 5 min

Building a future-ready people operating model

Cross-functional teams must align on organizational principles and business context to collaboratively build technology roadmaps.

#6 about 4 min

Balancing new people products with business as usual

Teams must balance the design of new organizational processes with the automation of day-to-day operations.

#7 about 4 min

Actionable steps for executing HR technology projects

Human resources professionals can immediately improve project delivery using standard management templates and established operational concepts.

Matching moments

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Three practical steps for implementing AI solutions in HR

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

3:36 min

Sustaining HR credibility through direct AI technological proficiency

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

3:21 min

Strategies for implementing artificial intelligence in human resources

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

5:20 min

Establishing shared accountability for true enterprise AI transformation

Avani Prabhakar Avani Prabhakar · World Congress 2026 Europe

3:03 min

Formulating strategic human resource plans aligned with artificial intelligence

Rudi Bauer +2 · Cappuccino with HR

6:21 min

Balancing AI transformation with a people-centric approach

Alexander Birke Alexander Birke +3 · World Congress 2025

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