Former Rohto Pharmaceutical CHRO Chiharu Takakura Explains "The Essence of HR Required in the AI Era" - A 4-Part Commentary Series Released
The Protean Career Association has released a four-part YouTube series titled "The Essence of HR Required in the AI Era," featuring Chiharu Takakura, former CHRO of Rohto Pharmaceutical. This series addresses the evolving role of HR and talent development in response to the rapid advancements of generative AI, aiming to support better relationships between organizations and individuals, and foster proactive career development.
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The Protean Career Association (located in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Directors: Kennosuke Tanaka and Toru Ariyama, hereinafter "the Association") is an organization that supports the better relationship building between organizations and individuals, and the proactive career development of individuals.
We have now released a YouTube series titled "The Essence of HR Required in the AI Era" (4 parts in total), focusing on the future of HR and talent development in the AI era.
With the rapid evolution of generative AI, working styles, required skills, and the very nature of organizations are undergoing a major transformation. In the midst of these changes, HR is called upon to play a new role that goes beyond traditional system operation.
This series systematically explains the "Talent Requirements, Organization, and Role of HR in the AI Era" across four episodes. It comprehensively unravels the future direction of HR and talent development from multiple perspectives.
Watch on YouTube here
Background of the Series
In addition to diversifying values and a growing desire for career autonomy, the spread of generative AI has significantly changed the relationship between companies and individuals. As we transition from an era where "companies prepared careers" to one where "individuals proactively build their careers," HR is now required to support these changes and contribute to value creation for the organization.
However, many companies are facing challenges such as:
- Not knowing how to utilize AI
- Struggling to redefine talent requirements
- Not knowing how to support career autonomy
This series was produced with the aim of organizing the essential role of HR in the AI era and providing practical insights to address these challenges.
Highlights of "The Essence of HR Required in the AI Era" Series
This video series consists of the following four themes:
Episode 1: Will AI Take Our Jobs? What Work Will Remain for Humans?
What changes will the advent of AI bring?
This episode explains the value created by AI and the changes in roles required of humans. It examines future working styles from the perspective of "redefining work."
https://youtu.be/B0-WYoPpde0
Keywords: HR, AI, YouTube, Chiharu Takakura, Protean, Protean Career, Career Autonomy, Organizational Development, Manager, Talent
We have now released a YouTube series titled "The Essence of HR Required in the AI Era" (4 parts in total), focusing on the future of HR and talent development in the AI era.
With the rapid evolution of generative AI, working styles, required skills, and the very nature of organizations are undergoing a major transformation. In the midst of these changes, HR is called upon to play a new role that goes beyond traditional system operation.
This series systematically explains the "Talent Requirements, Organization, and Role of HR in the AI Era" across four episodes. It comprehensively unravels the future direction of HR and talent development from multiple perspectives.
Watch on YouTube here
Background of the Series
In addition to diversifying values and a growing desire for career autonomy, the spread of generative AI has significantly changed the relationship between companies and individuals. As we transition from an era where "companies prepared careers" to one where "individuals proactively build their careers," HR is now required to support these changes and contribute to value creation for the organization.
However, many companies are facing challenges such as:
- Not knowing how to utilize AI
- Struggling to redefine talent requirements
- Not knowing how to support career autonomy
This series was produced with the aim of organizing the essential role of HR in the AI era and providing practical insights to address these challenges.
Highlights of "The Essence of HR Required in the AI Era" Series
This video series consists of the following four themes:
Episode 1: Will AI Take Our Jobs? What Work Will Remain for Humans?
What changes will the advent of AI bring?
This episode explains the value created by AI and the changes in roles required of humans. It examines future working styles from the perspective of "redefining work."
https://youtu.be/B0-WYoPpde0
Keywords: HR, AI, YouTube, Chiharu Takakura, Protean, Protean Career, Career Autonomy, Organizational Development, Manager, Talent