Stay Informed, Not Overwhelmed

While AI is grabbing headlines, Thomas emphasizes that HR leaders need to stay “super informed” about their business priorities. Instead of rushing to adopt new tools, HR teams should ask themselves how technology can best serve their company’s future vision.

Thomas advises HR leaders to avoid getting too attached to specific vendors or platforms, and instead, be “passionately dispassionate.” This objective stance ensures HR makes tech decisions that align with their long-term goals. tech-curious.

In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, companies often have too many “disparate flywheels” spinning simultaneously. To overcome this, HR teams must develop next practices – moving beyond traditional best practices to create innovative solutions suited to their unique organizational needs.

Focus on Alignment and Collaboration

Misaligned expectations are a common issue for many teams, Thomas notes. She suggests bringing in outside perspectives to deepen decision-making processes and ensure that teams are solving the right problems. tech-curious.

Thomas offers a refreshing perspective: not every organization needs to make AI the central focus. “You’ve got 99 problems, but AI ain’t one,” she quips, reminding HR leaders that they should prioritize the right technologies for their unique context.

What HR Leaders Should Do Next

Rather than jumping on the AI bandwagon, HR leaders should focus on building teams that are:

• Curious about technology
• Clear on their goals
• Equipped with the right skills
• Thoughtful about their tool choices 

By creating a culture of intentional learning and collaboration, HR teams can stay ahead of the curve, without succumbing to the latest tech trend just for the sake of it.

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At NIC Global, we help HR leaders cultivate tech-curious teams ready for tomorrow’s challenges. Connect with us to learn more about aligning your talent strategies with the evolving tech landscape. Let’s build innovative and future-proof teams together!