AI in HR:
From Awareness to Adoption

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 11:00 – 12:00 CET | Language: English




Invitation to the webinar on June 17, 2026 at 11:00 am CET

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the HR function—from early awareness to practical, responsible adoption.

In this one-hour webinar, you’ll gain a clear, realistic understanding of where AI adds value, where caution is needed, and how HR can evolve into a more strategic, human-centered role. Join us to discover actionable use cases, key risks, and a roadmap for integrating AI into your HR practices with confidence.

Your Speaker: James Varnham

James Varnham brings more than 25 years of international experience in professional education, certification, and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on AI upskilling and adoption. He has held senior global leadership roles across EdTech, publishing, and certification, and has contributed to international initiatives including EU policy projects and World Bank programmes.

Today, James serves as General Manager and AI Adoption Specialist at Sarder Inc. and is an internationally recognised speaker and advisor on human-centred AI. He is also a Director on the ICF Credentials & Standards Board, Strategic Advisor on the AI in Coaching Coalition, and a Fellow & Ambassador of the Learning & Performance Institute.

Agenda

  • AI in HR – Context & Reality Check: Addressing common fears, hype vs reality, and why human accountability still matters
  • Human-Centred AI & Risk Judgement: Reframing AI as a tool that supports (not replaces) HR decision-making
  • Where AI Helps vs Where It Hurts: Understanding the “jagged frontier” – safe use cases and risk-prone areas in HR
  • Practical HR Use Cases: Drafting, summarisation, data structuring, and productivity gains with AI
  • Strategic Shift for HR: Moving from administrative execution to strategic advisory and performance consulting
  • Roadmap Forward: From awareness to adoption, ethics, governance, and recommended learning pathways


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We look forward to your registration!




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