Kavita Juvvadi
AmtrakKavita is the Director, Human Resources Technology Transformation at Amtrak.
When workers can get more done with less time or effort, everyone benefits. How can HR leaders collaborate with their management peers to evaluate workflows, staffing levels, digital tools, and other elements that affect worker efficiency? What are the leadership approaches that increase workforce productivity–and how can managers be developed to lead with authenticity, empathy and adaptivity? Why do productivity-boosting changes often encounter resistance–and how can those obstacles be overcome? What is the role of priority-setting in helping workers manage their time?
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Director, Human Resources Technology Transformation
Senior Editor, Growth and Engagement
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At a time of rising labor costs, HR leaders and their C-suite colleagues need to make sure they’re finding the right combination of productivity-boosters for their workers. What is proving most effective in approaches to new technology, organizational development, as well as improved communication between managers and workers? How can HR leaders build surge capacity into their workforces to avoid see-saw hiring and employee burnout? How can HR and TA leaders become more adept in workforce planning to match the right workers with future organizational needs?
While putting AI to work has its challenges, the technology can help shift the nature of the HR work from administrative tasks toward greater human connection, innovation, and problem-solving. How have HR leaders successfully launched AI in fields ranging from talent acquisition to total rewards? How does it change the nature of their jobs? Is it likely to fully replace certain roles? What are the pitfalls and how can companies set up guidelines to avoid them? What are the risks, on the other hand, of going too slowly in embracing AI?
In times of limited resources, organizations must adopt targeted strategies to boost productivity and efficiency without compromising quality to support workers. By leveraging technology, refining processes, and helping set priorities, leaders can help support workers during challenging business times. How can leaders prioritize tasks effectively without overloading employees? How can they measure and track efficiency across teams? How can technology help drive success during times of limited resources?
