Generative AI Forum, Global

The impact of generative AI on HR

Nearly 60% of companies plan to use Gen AI in HR in the next 12 months. But how can they really make those efforts successful?

What to expect

• Member-driven agendas: discussions on the issues most topical, driven by industry peers
• Collaborative sessions: high-level discussions with sharing of experiences, best practices and member-generated templates
• Expert speakers: insight from Mercer subject matter experts and analysts shared at sessions
• Exclusive access to insights: access to workforce benchmarking data through periodic pulse surveys
• Networking opportunities: connect with other industry professionals

Who should attend

• HR leaders and practitioners who lead, steer or contribute to the AI for HR initiatives for their company
• Corporate in-house HR tech and AI solution specialists, change management specialists

Why attend?

Interactive learning through sharing and collaboration with real-world conversations on the immediate and longer-term impact of generative AI.

Focused environment to dive into the considerations in the evolving practice, a space aiming to foster a culture of trust among forum members.

Perspective and practical guiding points around specific challenges faced by attendees, coupled with Mercer data on the evolving HR tech and Gen AI landscape

The network convenes virtually across the year. Special ad hoc sessions may arise to address pressing topics. Virtual sessions are conducted via Zoom at 12pm-1:30pm ET / 11am-12:30pm CT.

Forum dates

• November 14, 2023
• January 23, 2024
• March 5, 2024
• May 14, 2024
• July 16, 2024
• September 10, 2024
• November 19, 2024
• More dates to be announced

Agendas (topics to reflect member preferences)

Meeting agendas reflect member preferences and include topics such as:

• Generative AI tools and their relative value
• Innovative generative AI use cases for HR
• The impact of generative AI across industries
• Successful strategies for adopting generative AI in 2024
• Overcoming internal challenges to generative AI
• How generative AI for HR might evolve in the future

Industry experts in HR Technology strategy and implementation

These sessions will be facilitated by Mercer | Leapgen subject matter experts.

Jason Averbook

Senior Partner,
Global Leader Digital HR Strategy

Jason is a Senior Partner and Global Leader of Digital HR Strategy with Mercer | Leapgen. From January 2018 to March of 2023, he was Co-founder and CEO of Leapgen, a digital transformation company helping organizations shape their future workplace. Now as Mercer | Leapgen he’ll continue broadening executive mindsets to rethink how to better design and deliver employee services and drive the shift from doing technology projects to being a digital function. With the new partnership of Mercer | Leapgen, he now expands the resources and reach to a global market.

Prior to founding Leapgen, Jason served as the CEO of The Marcus Buckingham Company (TMBC). In 2005, he co-founded Knowledge Infusion LLC and served as its CEO until 2012, when the company was sold to Appirio. He has also held senior leadership roles at PeopleSoft and Ceridian Corporation. Jason has more than 20 years of experience in the HR and technology industries and has collaborated with industry-leading companies in transforming their HR organizations into strategic partners. Jason has been recognized globally as one of the top 3 thought leaders around HR technology, AI and the future of work.

Awards & recognitions:

• Human Resource Executive | Named top 100 HR Tech Influencers
• People Hum | Top 70 HR Tech Thought Leaders

Ryan Malkes

Director of Service
Innovation

Ryan Malkes is a Workforce Experience advisor and Digital HR strategist. He leads the direction and growth of the workforce experience practice at Mercer | Leapgen. He has deep HR domain knowledge and is a sought after thought leader in AI employee journey strategy and design. Ryan is frequently called upon to provide coaching and advisory for large HR transformation initiatives due to his understanding of the HR technology landscape and his years of experience conducting employee research. Ryan is passionate about infusing the importance of intentional design with practical and actionable application. He has designed employee experience solutions for companies like McDonald’s, PepsiCo, Humana, Target, Moody’s, Freddie Mac, Kohler. Ryan holds a Master’s of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Capella University.

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