Insightful discussion on leveraging AI to drive data-informed decision making in HR

I had the pleasure of moderating a panel of International HR leaders on the topic of “Hacking HR Data and AI” ( at 1am Australian time).

The panel had a good mix of speakers from different regions – the United States, Europe, and India – providing a diverse global perspective on the use of AI in HR.

The panelists, all experts in HR and people analytics, discuss the benefits and challenges of using AI for tasks like recruiting, performance reviews, and promotions. They highlight the need for AI to complement human judgment, discuss the importance of data privacy and security, and explore how AI can help mitigate bias in HR processes. The panelists also discuss the importance of integrating AI into HR decision-making, emphasising the need for clear data strategies and executive buy-in.

A few key takeaways:

* Align AI strategy with business goals. As Manisha Gupta emphasised, it’s critical to “know your why” – understand how AI can directly support your organisations priorities and challenges.

* Upskill HR teams in data and AI. Rishi Jain advised HR professionals to take data analysis courses to build their skills. Hr stressed the need for a clear AI adoption strategy to get the whole team on board.

* Balance AI insights with human judgment.
Andreas Kyprianou and Njsane Courtney, MBA, SHRM-SCP cautioned against over-relying on AI, noting the importance of maintaining the “human element” in areas like performance management and employee engagement.

* Use AI to uncover hidden biases. Manisha Gupta and Andreas Kyprianou shared how AI can help identify biases in processes like promotions and reviews that may be invisible to the human eye.

* Leverage AI for proactive talent management. Krissana Wallace, MSHRD discussed using AI-powered attrition prediction models to get ahead of retention issues before they become costly problems.

The key is to take a strategic, business-focused approach to AI in HR – using the technology to enhance human decision-making and drive tangible improvements in talent and organisational performance.

Huge thanks to the amazing panel – Krissana Wallace, MSHRD , Andreas Kyprianou , Rishi Jain Njsane Courtney, MBA, SHRM-SCP , and Manisha Gupta – for sharing their invaluable expertise and insights.

There was much more discussed. A full replay is available at Hacking HR’s site, YouTube and LinkedIn.