Overview
As a forward-thinking Human Resources (HR) or talent professional, you’re in a pivotal role, driving the transformation of the workplace and the workforce to enable more substantial business outcomes. The landscape is evolving rapidly, bringing a range of innovative digital tools to help you excel in your new responsibilities.
AI and technology empower HR in many ways – including streamlining recruitment, enhancing employee engagement and enabling data-driven decision-making. With automated administrative tasks, personalised training programmes and improved compliance tracking, HR professionals can focus on strategic initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture and drive organisational success.
The Korn Ferry Academy’s Driving HR Efficiency through AI and Tech is a two-day immersive course tailored for the next generation of HR & talent leaders. Delivered in-person, the Driving HR Efficiency through AI and Tech course offers a highly interactive experience. This setup allows participants to benefit from face-to-face interactions with experienced facilitators and peers, enriching the learning environment with diverse perspectives and real-time feedback.
Discover how, by unlocking the power of technology, exploring real-world applications and streamlining HR operations, the ways that AI and emerging technologies can revolutionise your organisation and reshape your own strategic approach.
Welcome to the new era of strategic, data-driven HR, where your role can be truly transformational.
Learning Outcomes
- Discover the Trends Shaping Tomorrow: Gain insights into the key business and workplace trends fuelling data and technology integration to revolutionise HR.
- Harness Cutting-Edge Technologies: Learn how to leverage AI, Blockchain, Cloud computing and Data (ABCD) to catalyse the transformation of the workplace and the workforce to meet the business needs of the future.
- Maximise Productivity with AI: Explore generative AI and other innovative tools to tackle HR challenges.
- Streamline HR Processes: Evaluate HR technology solutions to eliminate inefficiencies, ensuring a smoother employee experience throughout the lifecycle.
- Master Project Management in HR Tech: Navigate key issues and adopt best practices for successfully managing HR technology projects.
- Unpack Digital HR Transformation: Understand the essential components that contribute to a successful transition to digital HR practices.
- Create a Compelling Business Case: Develop a return-on-investment (ROI) focused business case for implementing HR technology that resonates with stakeholders.
Course Topics
Exploring the Impact of AI, Blockchain, Cloud, and Data (ABCD) in HR
Leveraging Generative AI to Address HR Challenges
Integrating Technology and Data Throughout the Employee Lifecycle
Navigating the Benefits and Limitations of HR Technology
Key Elements for a Successful Digital HR Transformation
Assessing Organisational Readiness for HR Technology Adoption
Essential HR Skills for the Future
Who Should Attend
Assessment & Evaluation
Participants will have a 2-day window after their course, to complete the evaluation and assessment. They must complete the evaluation and successfully pass the assessment to be eligible for their course certificate. The course evaluation and assessment will be conducted online.
To be eligible for funding, participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the course assessment. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for more details.
Course Fees & Funding
Participant Profile | Self-Sponsored | Company-Sponsored | |
---|---|---|---|
SME | NON-SME | ||
Singapore Citizen
≥ 40 years old |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + MCES Funding** 20%) |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + ETSS Funding* 20%) |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + MCES Funding** 20%) |
Singapore Citizen
< 40 years old / Permanent Resident |
$686.70
(After SSG Funding 70%) |
$266.70
(After SSG Funding 70% + ETSS Funding* 20%) |
$686.70
(After SSG Funding 70%) |
International Participant |
$2,289
(No Funding) |
$2,289
(No Funding) |
$2,289
(No Funding) |
*ETSS – Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
**MCES – Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
Self-sponsored participants may use SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to offset fees
Course Fees are inclusive of 9% Goods & Services Tax
Course Schedule
8 & 9 July
23 & 24 Oct
Facilitator Bio

Sriram Iyer
Sriram Iyer is a distinguished faculty member of Korn Ferry Academy, and a seasoned HR management specialist. With over 25 years of practitioner and teaching experience, Sriram is a Certified Strengths Coach, IHRP-certified Senior Professional (IHRP—SP), and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)- Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
In 2018, he founded hrtech, a Singapore-headquartered HRTech Analyst Firm with a singular vision to drive the accelerated adoption of technology and data by HR teams, thereby becoming strategic business partners to their respective organizations. In recognition of this passionate advocacy, for two consecutive years (2023 & 2024), Sriram Iyer has been featured in the prestigious ETHRWorld Southeast Asia’s “The HR Influencers List”.
As the HR Technology Taskforce Lead for the Institute of Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) - Singapore, Sriram Iyer plays a pivotal role in leading initiatives to promote technology adoption among HR teams in Singapore. His significant contribution to the advancement of HR technology is widely acknowledged, and he has conducted numerous sessions on 'Generative AI in HR’ for HR professionals across Asia as an SHRM Facilitator.
Sriram is also an Adjunct Faculty at leading educational institutions across Asia and the Middle East regions. With his vast knowledge and skillset in HR and HR Technology, Sriram has supported small, medium, and large enterprises in driving workforce and workplace transformation and shaping the future of work and HRM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all participants who complete the course requirements will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Korn Ferry Academy. This certificate signifies your commitment to building critical skills and competencies and serves as a valuable addition to your professional portfolio.
The total course fee is $2,289 (inclusive of GST), with up to 90% funding support available for eligible participants through SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). This course is eligible for both individual and corporate sponsorship. To qualify for funding, participants must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents and meet the criteria required by SSG.
Please refer to the Course Fee and Funding table above for a breakdown of fees based on nationality, age and sponsorship.
This course is ideal for HR professionals who are responsible for managing employee data, streamlining HR processes, and driving operational efficiency. It’s especially relevant for those looking to leverage AI and technology to enhance decision-making, build high-performing teams, improve employee experiences, and optimise HR service delivery.
You will learn how to leverage generative AI to enhance productivity and explore the use cases of AI, Blockchain, Cloud, and Data in HR. Through this course, you will also be equipped to assess the readiness of your organisation for digital transformation using the Organisational Digital Readiness Index.
This course will also help you understand how to develop an HR technology implementation plan and the considerations to be aware of with the use of technology.
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