Bhubaneswar: Birla Global University (BGU) hosted a conclave on the theme “AI-Powered People Strategy: Balancing Technology and Empathy,” bringing together leading personalities from industry and academia to examine how Artificial Intelligence can enhance, not replace, the human dimension in Human Resource management.
The objective of the conclave was to explore how AI could augment the human touch in HR by reimagining talent practices, leadership behaviours, and organisational culture. The discussions delved into real-world applications of AI in recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and employee experience. The sessions also discussed the ethical, legal, and emotional implications of AI adoption for employees and managers.
The conclave featured an Inaugural Session, two Panel Discussions, and a Valedictory Session. The sub-themes included Human-Centred AI in Talent Management and Empathy, Well-being, and Psychological Contracts in an AI-Driven Workplace.
The event was graced by Satyanarayana Vinjamoori, Former Vice President (HR & Operations), ADP Private Ltd. and Board Member – Food 4 Thought Foundation; Richa Mehrotra, Director – Staffing, Alvarez & Marsal; Swetaali Pattnaik, CEO & Director, SAIntellect Solutions; Arya Vedabrata, Founder & CEO, ByteIQ Analytics; Hemant Rath, Principal Scientist & Distinguished Engineer, TCS; and Sikha Nanda, HR Head, Integreon.
Speaking on the occasion, Richa Mehrotra, Keynote Speaker said, “AI-driven talent acquisition and workforce analytics must address concerns such as algorithmic bias, trust deficits, and change resistance through a ‘human-in-the-loop’ approach to ensure fairness and contextual sensitivity in HR practices.”
Highlighting the importance of the conclave, Satyanarayana Vinjamoori , Chief Guest said, “AI has evolved over decades, and its present scale and accessibility call for responsible integration. Technology must complement, not replace, human judgment, and modern HR leadership must align mindset, skillset, and toolset.”
The conclave aimed to enrich students with a future-ready understanding of how AI was reshaping careers, skills, and people management practices. Through direct interaction with HR practitioners and experts, students gained practical insights into AI-enabled HR tools, emerging career pathways in HR analytics and people strategy, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI-driven decision-making.
The platform brought together HR practitioners, people analytics specialists, line managers, start-up founders, and consultants to exchange experiences and best practices in implementing AI-driven HR solutions. By fostering dialogue between industry and academia, the conclave encouraged thoughtful adoption of technology while preserving empathy, fairness, and human judgment in organisational decision-making.
