Panel Discussion: Developing & Managing Impactful IA Talent Recruitment, Retention & Upskilling Initiatives | Interactive Discussions Group (IDG): Utilizing Generative AI to Upskill Workforces | Track Session: Automation to Drive Process Efficiency Into HR Operations |
It’s never been easy to recruit and retain top IA talent – and with so many organizations in full throttle mode of planning or implementing digital transformation rollouts, it’s even more difficult to ace the IA program increased demand and IA workforce supply shortage seesaw. In this session, topics of discussion will include, yet will not be limited to:
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| Automation is rapidly changing the way organizations operate, and HR is no exception. By automating tasks, HR departments can save time and money, improve efficiency, and reduce errors. There are many processes within HR automation can be applied, such as automating talent recruitment, managing employee’s career development, managing their benefits, processing payroll, and much more. Overall, automation can be a valuable tool for HR departments that are looking to save costs and improve efficiency.In this session, topics of discussion will include, yet will not be limited to:
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As the demand for automation expertise continues to outpace supply, Citizen Development programs have emerged as a promising remedy. However, the ease with which non-technical workforces can create workflow apps comes with inherent risks, and strong governance is critical so to ensure that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Nevertheless, if planned and managed properly, Citizen Development programs can significantly reduce automation workforce pain points, which is why it might be a good fit for some of your organization’s functional areas and their various use cases.
In this deep dive, collaboration workshop, the speakers and attendees will discuss and work through the below matters:
- Identifying workflows best suited for Citizen Development programs
- Understand the pivotal role of governance and Center of Excellence (CoE) engagement that must be in place
- Citizen Development initiatives ownership
- Challenges and solutions associated with Citizen Development program operating within functional silos
- Looking within the organization to uncover and nurture potential Citizen Developers
It’s never been easy to recruit and retain top IA talent – and with so many organizations in full throttle mode of planning or implementing digital transformation rollouts, it’s even more difficult to ace the IA program increased demand and IA workforce supply shortage seesaw.
In this session, topics of discussion will include, yet will not be limited to:
- Developing innovative workforce recruitment and retainment initiatives
- Exploring various workforce engagement programs and how they can reduce employee turnover and increase productivity, engagement, and employee job satisfaction
- Identifying internal workforce candidates that have the potential to be IA Champions, and/or spearhead silo Citizen Development programs
Citizen Development and Champion programs have proven to be effective solutions to the shortage of automation talent in recent years. However, the ease with which non-technical workforces can create workflow apps comes with inherent risks, and strong governance is crucial to ensure that the benefits outweigh the risks. Nevertheless, if set up properly, Citizen Development and Champion programs can significantly reduce a wide array of automation workforce pain points.
In this session, topics of discussion will include, yet will not be limited to:
- The importance of governance and CoE involvement, and determining who should take ownership of the programs
- Avoiding pitfalls such as inefficient workflows, process logic errors, poor design, redundancy, and insufficient business impact
- Identifying and upskilling workforces to become Citizen Developers and automation Champions – and how to effectively develop and manage said programs
Over the past few years, and even more so since generative AI went mainstream, employees have been bombarded with an overload of new technologies in their everyday work lives. For some employees, they regard new technology as their secret sauce, yet with others, they might possess user anxiety, and/or….feel threatened by it, as a potential employment adversary. That said, navigated the intricate interplay between culture and change management in the realm of talent management is paramount.
Topics of discussion will include, yet will not be limited to:
- Organizational culture strategies that can boost workforce automation adoption and experience
- Methods to cultivate change leaders that can steer organizations through transformative shifts, fostering a culture that embraces innovation and change management support
- Effective communication practices that can bridge the gap between technology change and employees' understanding and acceptance of new technologies they may fear or be intimidated by
- Developing a culture of continuous learning that empowers employees with the skills they need now and tomorrow, so to be in sync with the skill sets your organization requires from its workforce
- Providing more tailored learning and development paths for employees
- Optimized employee training and knowledge exchange
Change often triggers apprehension, as the unknown can be unsettling for most individuals. Similarly, when introducing automation to employees' daily work lives, the fear of change can arise, stemming from concerns about altered job roles, processes, uncertainties about adapting to new technologies, and of course the biggest fear, and that is, automation taking over people’s jobs and their ability to earn an income – all which are very valid concerns. That said, cultivating a work culture and change management initiatives that empowers employees to embrace automation must be a top priority for all automation programs, so to increase automation program roll out success.
In this session, topics of discussion will include, yet will not be limited to:
- Leadership’s role in shaping a culture that embraces change and innovation, fostering an environment ripe for IA integration
- Strategies to encourage collaboration and cross-functional teamwork, enhancing automation adoption and solution ideation
- Training and upskilling programs that increase automation adoption, UX, and usage
- Developing a work culture that celebrates innovation and experimentation encourages the exploration of new automation applications and solutions
Citizen Development programs have certainly bridged the automation talent shortage gap in recent years. Additionally, they have also offered many areas of the business increased process efficiency, and in turn, reduced process handling times. That said, if you’ve been tasks to reduce your functional area’s processing costs, looking to low code/no code Citizen Development programs might be a good option, or at least worth looking into.
In this session, topics of discussion will include, yet will not be limited to:
- Determining which functional areas could benefit from Citizen Development programs, so to offer cost savings
- Potential Citizen Development use cases
- Processes that are NOT good candidates for Citizen Development programs – due to matters relating to risk, audit, governance, and compliance
- Choosing the best fit low code/no code applications for a variety of Citizen Development programs
- Governance and CoE involvement
Automation is rapidly changing the way organizations operate, and HR is no exception. By automating tasks, HR departments can save time and money, improve efficiency, and reduce errors. There are many processes within HR automation can be applied, such as automating talent recruitment, managing employee’s career development, managing their benefits, processing payroll, and much more. Overall, automation can be a valuable tool for HR departments that are looking to save costs and improve efficiency.
In this session, topics of discussion will include, yet will not be limited to:
- Different ways automation can be utilized in HR
- Benefits of automating HR processes
- Challenges of implementing automation in HR – and potential solutions to said challenges
- Choosing the right automation solution for your HR operations