AI + HI Unleashed: People & Machines Making It Happen Today
In today's rapidly evolving workplace, the collaboration between artificial intelligence (AI) and human intelligence is transforming HR practices. This panel, featuring leaders from top technology companies, will explore how AI and human intelligence are being harnessed to drive innovation and efficiency in HR. Despite the potential, seventy-three percent of HR leaders report having either no experience (18%) or limited experience (56%) with AI. Our experts will share insights on overcoming these challenges and leveraging AI to enhance human capabilities, improve decision-making, and foster a more dynamic and inclusive workplace.
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the current landscape of AI in HR and its potential impact on the workforce.
Learning Outcome 3: Learn practical steps to overcome barriers and build AI competency within HR teams.
Learning Outcome 2: Identify strategies to integrate AI with human intelligence to enhance HR functions.
James Atkinson
James Atkinson is the VP, Thought Leadership at SHRM, where he leads research teams uncovering key insights on the challenges and trends affecting HR and the workplace. James joined SHRM with more than 15 years of research, data, and product experience, having spent a decade in various leadership roles within the HR industry. Prior to SHRM, James was the Vice President of Data Products at Payscale, where he was responsible for the overall strategy, development, and delivery of data products for compensation professionals. He also spent 9 years at Gartner, finishing his tenure there as the Managing Vice President of Data Products for the HR research and advisory practice. Across his career, his teams have created award-winning research and data products for HR executives and their teams on topics including learning and development, total rewards, recruiting, talent management, HR strategy, HR technology, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This work has been featured in top business journals and media outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.
James holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Ohio State University.
