WHILE most employees don't engage with human resources (HR) staffers beyond their appointment, onboarding, leave requests and payroll, there's a whole bunch of functions that HR professionals perform. Technically speaking, HR people have their tasks split into three buckets -- administrative, operational, and strategic. Although trained similarly, HR professionals have traditionally branched into one of these areas as part of their career progression, headed the function, and reported to the Chief HR Officer (CHRO). With technology -- that's about to change -- allowing all HR personnel to make a larger contribution to the organization's people strategy. Those currently engaging in administrative tasks, for example, can immediately see technology making an impact on their everyday lives.

Artificial Intelligence is one of the most revolutionary (and controversial) technologies in the world. AI is disrupting the way businesses and people operate. And AI promises to impact and transform all kinds of companies and their internal functions. Human Resources (HR) is part of the myriad of corporate and business functions that will be severely impacted by AI. Research shows that only in the United States 35-47% at a risk of automation over the next 10 years.