HCM for the AI age at Fujitsu - why human intelligence still comes first

At a time when too many enterprises still approach AI as a tool with which to cut their workforces rather then complement and optmize the capabilities of human intelligence, that’s a refreshing statement of intent, particularly as it comes from the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of a world-leading tech firm on the forefront of the AI revolution.

But as Hiroki Hiramatsu of Fujitsu explains, it’s a worldview hardwired into corporate strategy since Takahito Tokita became CEO of Fujitsu Limited at the end of the last decade. His belief is simple, according to Hiramatsu:

People are the core of the transformation. He says, the business will follow... first embark upon HR reform and increase the growth and engagement of each employee, which will ultimately lead to the successful reform of our business portfolio and increased corporate value.

As a result, Fujitsu’s HCM strategy is built upon a ...