5th HRAsia Summit spotlights crisis management and future HR trends
BAGUIO CITY – The 5th HR Asia Summit 2023 was recently held at the Crown Legacy Hotel, focusing on “The Art of Crisis Management: War of Talents, HR Vision, and the Gen Z World.”
Over two days, on August 10-12, 2023, the event concentrated on a three-fold agenda: “Capturing Hearts and Minds,” “Respond, Recover, and Thrive,” and “HR and Strategy.”
Distinguished participants included HR practitioners, employees, as well as notable keynote speakers and panelists from esteemed institutions across the country and the Asia Pacific Region.
Congressman Mark Go, represented by his daughter Charis, delivered enlightening opening remarks on the second day.
He discussed the emergence of transformative technologies like Chat GPT, underscoring how this language model can automate or enhance various tasks across industries.
The congressman clarified that automated tasks involve AI-driven execution, whereas augmentation involves humans utilizing AI to enhance their work.
“But definitely, there are tasks that cannot be done ay AI,” Congressman Go clarified.
The congressman also pondered the future landscape of jobs, highlighting their commitment to bridging historical learning gaps, meeting current job demands, and cultivating the skills necessary for the future.
He emphasized the importance of addressing past gaps and present demands while keeping an eye on the future.
Hoping to stimulate productive conversations during the conference, Congressman Go expressed optimism that his proposed bill, HB7370, would trigger innovative ideas.
Joey Gurango, CEO of Xurpass and a keynote speaker, noted the Philippines’ slower adoption of AI, particularly in non-technical sectors.
He predicted AI-driven disruptions within 18 to 24 months for various industries, echoing the ongoing transformation in the technical sector.
Gurango emphasized that while industries like fast-food, manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture have yet to be significantly disrupted, their transformation would inevitably lead to numerous changes and new job opportunities.
He emphasized AI as a tool for HR departments.
“Even in an AI-driven world, the ‘H’ in HR remains ‘Human’. That’s a truth that no AI can change,” Gurango said.
Meanwhile, Jesus Gregorio Noriega, Head of Employee Development at PLDT, discussed the modern importance of competencies and leadership.
He highlighted various quotients shaping workplaces, including IQ, EQ, digital quotient (DQ), spiritual quotient (SQ), and adversity quotient (AQ), emphasizing the latter’s growing significance in a crisis-oriented culture.
Noriega stressed collaborative problem-solving, noting that no single entity holds the monopoly on the best ideas.
He highlighted the necessity of involving diverse perspectives, fostering teamwork, and ensuring that individuals aren’t set up to fail.
“Teamwork is simply not allowing anyone to fail,” Noriega said.
The summit underscored the evolving landscape of HR practices, the integration of AI, and the imperative of collective problem-solving in a dynamic world.
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