Successful AI transformation begins with alignment, not algorithms. People and tech leaders must collaborate on both implementation and change management to build effective human-AI workforces.
Our latest survey reveals how critical the partnership between the CHRO and CIO is to drive AI maturity and business impact. We surveyed 700 executives across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, including HR and tech leaders in industries like financial services, manufacturing, health care, and technology, to learn just how valuable this tech-people partnership is in adopting and scaling AI.
The findings show that when you and your peers align around a shared vision for AI, your organization is positioned to accelerate innovation, empower your workforce, and lead in a rapidly changing world.
What the data shows:
- AI transformation is gaining momentum. Across industries, organizations are building strong foundations for governance, talent development, and leadership alignment — setting the stage for AI to scale enterprise-wide.
- Collaboration unlocks progress. Organizations that have defined how HR and IT work together are advancing faster across every stage of AI maturity.
- Your partnership makes the difference. Among the most successful leading organizations in this transformation:
- 90% say a strong CHRO–CIO partnership is essential to AI success.
- 93% agree that the CHRO plays a key role in building a culture of trust, transparency, and inclusion.
- 89% say the CHRO leads efforts to reskill and upskill employees for AI-driven roles.
- Leadership alignment fuels innovation. Organizations that invest in shared leadership across HR and IT see measurable results, from more efficient processes to higher engagement and faster transformation.
