Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Build Out HR Initiatives
In HRchat episode 358, we consider how HR leaders can better leverage AI for building leadership and developing company culture.
My guest this time is Devyani Vaishampayan, CEO at the HR TECH Partnership, an investment and digital innovation venture focused on the ‘future of work’. The fund invests in AI-based HR digital start-ups and the firm also runs innovation hubs, helping organizations engage and learn about digital disruption in the workplace.
She has a diverse range of experiences as a senior HR Director across a number of industries including engineering, telecoms, oil & gas, banking, professional services and technology. Devyani was previously Group HR Director at BSI and AET Tankers and has experience in large international businesses such as Citibank, G4S, AT&T, Rolls-Royce, and BG Group.
Devyani was a finalist for the 2020 Asian Women of Achievement Award – Digital. She’s also been listed in the 2017 Financial Times Ethnic Minority Leaders List and the 2016 Cranfield FTSE 100 Women to Watch list.
Questions Include:
- Where do you see AI being used to support and build leadership and culture initiatives?
- What new tech is helping to augment work?
- What are some of the concerns corporate leaders have about the use of AI solutions? Talk to us about some of the big data privacy concerns.
- You are the Managing Partner of HR TECH Partnership. The firm aims to support corporate organizations with their digital innovation journeys around Talent and Workplace Productivity by helping them pilot AI & Digital solutions. Tell us about typical concerns and obstacles when starting the journey to AI and machine learning adoption with your clients.
- You’re also Chair of the People Tech Group at the Tech London Advocates, a collection of tech leaders, experts, and investors uniting to form the most influential group in tech. With no government backing, this is the self-described “voice of the private sector in London”. The group is one of nine groups in the Global Tech Advocates network of communities. Tell us about the group and its mission.