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6 Speakers, 3 Sessions, 1 Learning Experience

We're excited to bring you the latest edition of The Shape of Work: AI x HR Playbook for 2024, powered by Springworks. With AI trends and tools evolving at lightning speed, staying updated can be a challenge. 😰

These recurring events are to empower the HR community by connecting you with leading industry experts who will share their insights, tips, and strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. 😎

A little glimpse from our last event:

Now onto the details of the event happening tomorrow:

Complete Schedule for AIxHR Mini-Conference | September Edition

Session 1 | Using AI to Enhance the Employee Journey

1 PM - 1.30 PM ET

Speaker: Margarita Giannitelli 

As companies seek to create seamless employee experiences, AI has become a key player in helping us personalize different stages of the employee lifecycle. Margarita will cover practical AI applications that support every touchpoint in the employee journey, focusing primarily on employee engagement, growth, and well-being.

What to Expect:
• Discover how AI can optimize every stage of the employee journey.
• Learn strategies to boost engagement and retention using the power of AI.
• Explore how AI tools create personalized employee experiences.

Session 2 | Panel discussion: Shaping Diverse, Equitable, and Human-Centered Workplaces

1.30 PM ET to 2.10 PM ET

Panelists: Patricia Souza, Diljot Kaur, Ginger Dhaliwal, & Varun Ramakrishnan.
The discussion will focus on empowering leaders, fostering diversity and inclusion, and creating adaptive work environments through AI. Panelists will share strategies on using AI to build inclusive cultures, and design flexible, tech-driven workplaces that drive growth and innovation.

A few Key Themes the Panel Will Address:
1. Diversity and Inclusion: AI’s role in reducing biases in recruitment, promotion, and leadership selection processes, and its potential to build a more equitable and inclusive workforce.
2. Flexibility and Workspaces: The use of AI to design flexible, adaptive work environments that improve both productivity and employee satisfaction, particularly in hybrid and remote settings.

Session 3 | Workshop: The AI-Q Test: How AI-ready are you?

2.15 - 2.40 PM ET (25 mins)

Speaker: Iwo Szapar.
Don’t miss this exciting session where Iwo Szapar will share groundbreaking insights from their global study on AI adoption. Attendees will gain insights into the newly mapped AI Adoption Curve, understand key indicators of AI maturity, and participate in a live benchmarking exercise to determine their own AI Maturity Index Score.

What to expect:
• Understanding of the AI Adoption Curve and its stages
• Insights into personal and organizational benchmarking with AI Maturity Index Score
• Strategies for advancing AI adoption and overcoming common barriers
• Awareness of industry trends and future outlook for AI in the workplace

About the Speakers

⭐ Margarita Giannitelli, Consultant at iPlato Healthcare, & Founder of Culva Group

Margarita Giannitelli is a dynamic HR leader with 20 years of experience driving people, culture, and operations across global organizations. As the founder of Culva Group, she integrates automation, values, and the employee journey to fuel organizational success. Known for her strategic vision and commitment to inclusivity, Margarita empowers individuals to align with their strengths and achieve their dreams. 🤗

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Patricia Souza, Co-Founder of WeSTEM+, Leadership Development & Inclusion Consultant

Patricia comes with over 20 years of experience building high-performing teams and transforming individuals into exceptional leaders. As a champion of diversity, she co-founded WeSTEM+ and serves on several boards, driving gender equality and empowering future tech leaders. Patricia’s mission is to create a more inclusive and equitable business world through her expertise in leadership and D&I strategies. 🙌

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Diljot Kaur, Vice President People, Culture & Systems, SB Energy

Diljot has over 15 years of experience in talent management and people strategy for high-growth companies. She has led teams at SoftBank, SB Energy, and SABMiller, focusing on diversity, advising CXOs, and driving business impact. Diljot is passionate about leadership development and fostering inclusive cultures.

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Ginger Dhaliwal, Co-Founder at Upflex

Ginger focuses on using AI and flexible workspaces to enhance employee well-being and productivity. Passionate about the future of work, Ginger leverages AI to streamline HR processes and foster innovation. As an angel investor, she supports startups like Mattermore.ai, driving HR and workplace technology solutions forward. She's also a member of the Forbes Technology Council, influencing HR and AI innovation. 🤖

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Varun Ramakrishnan, Head of Product, Keka

Currently at the helm of product management at Keka - heading the HRMS & Employee Talent management platform, Varun's past adventures include shaping core product experiences at Ally.io/Microsoft, leading product/design/engineering teams at Vajro & Bounteous India. Varun is not only an engaging speaker but also an attentive listener. He actively mentors & coaches product/tech enthusiasts and believes in giving back to the community. A lifelong learner; he thrives on the mantra of learn, unlearn, and relearn.

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Iwo Szapar, Co-Founder and CEO of RemoteHow

Iwo is an advisor and entrepreneur, and has influenced over 3000 companies to work smarter, not harder through initiatives like Remote-how and AI-Mentor. He's also helped grow remote work & AI communities through the Remote-First Institute and the Saudi AI Leadership Forum. The author of "Remote Work Is The Way" and a speaker at 200+ events, Iwo blends work insights with passions for surfing, DJing, and world travel with his dog, proving work and life can mix perfectly! 🧘

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P.S. you can get more such resources - the latest and freshest - when you attend the mini-conference tomorrow!

Today’s HR Reads for You 📚️ 

1. 🌲 Benefits in Action: T-Mobile employees spent a month planting trees, packing meals and saving lives

2. 🏳️‍🌈 Companies please note: LGBTQ+ adults would consider leaving employers that cut DEI, Human Rights Campaign says | HR Dive

3. 🤔 Where does your state rank? WalletHub ranks 2024 happiest states, best work environments | Fortune Well

That’s a wrap for today!

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