The landscape of HR transformation is rapidly evolving, particularly with the integration of cutting-edge technologies like AI and analytics. However, as highlighted in the recent SHRPA Global State of the HR industry report, HR leaders are facing significant challenges in tech-enabled change execution across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. One of the primary concerns is the struggle to implement HR technology, strengthen change management and ensure HR initiatives truly enhance productivity and employee experience.

As part of the SHRPA Success Navigator Series, we talk with Surabhi Sheshadri, former Associate Director of HR at PWC to get into the implementation side of HR technology.  She elaborates on the barriers to successful HR tech adoption and how organizations can better navigate the complex HR tech transformation journey in the coming years.

Key highlights from the conversation:

  • Technology is not just a tool but an enabler for HR transformation. Tech solutions today have made technology more flexible, integrated, and focused on enhancing productivity. But its correct usage is key to success
  • Complexity in back-end systems, lack of alignment with organizational goals, and insufficient monitoring of progress are common barriers to successful implementation.
  • Effective change management is crucial for successful adoption. HR leaders need to focus on the human aspect of technology implementation and ensure that employees are fully onboard with new systems.
  • Surabhi recommends defining strategy, simplifying HR technology architecture, and integrating analytics into daily workflows as part of a larger framework to strengthen implementation