Yokogawa Electric Uses AI to Transform Its Talent Management | Workday

Summary

The video script discusses the role of Yokogawa Electric in developing and maintaining a process management system for building improvements. It highlights the transition from a centralized HR system to a more integrated system that allows employees and managers to manage their profiles and careers. The introduction of this system has unified disparate processes and data, making company-wide data more visible and accessible. The script also mentions the potential of AI and machine learning to further enhance predictive analytics in the future, emphasizing the ongoing partnership with WADI as a significant contribution to Yokogawa's journey.

Takeaways

• 🏢 The primary work at Yokogawa Electric involves process management systems development, operation, and maintenance.
• 🌐 Upon joining Yokogawa, the speaker noticed that the HR system was centralized in the head office, while other regions used different systems, leading to fragmented processes and data.
• 🔄 Before the introduction of the new system, the previous HR system was called 'centriHR', which was used by some but not all employees and managers.
• 💼 The transition from 'centriHR' to a new system has shifted the dynamic from employees and managers merely inputting data to actively using the system to manage their career and talent profiles.
• 🔄 The new system has transformed the role of HR from merely supporting the system to a more active involvement in managing employee profiles and career development.
• 📈 One of the biggest benefits of the new system is the increased visibility of data, which has allowed for a more unified view of company-wide information.
• 📊 The introduction of the system has enabled Yokogawa to have a clearer picture of their workforce through dashboards like 'genderAnddiversity', which was not possible before.
• 🤖 The speaker believes that AI and machine learning will play a significant role in Yokogawa's future, potentially enabling predictive analytics.
• 🤝 The partnership between Yokogawa and the new system provider is seen as a long-term commitment, not just a one-time implementation.
• 🚀 The speaker views the introduction of the new system as the first step in a journey of continuous improvement and not as a final destination.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the speaker's work at Yokogawa?

The speaker's work at Yokogawa primarily involves the development, operation, and maintenance of process management systems.

What was the situation with Yokogawa's personnel system before the introduction of Workday?

Before Workday was introduced, Yokogawa had a decentralized system where the head office used a system called 'centriHR', and other regions and countries used different systems, resulting in a fragmented process and data management.

What was the name of the personnel system used by Yokogawa before Workday?

The personnel system used by Yokogawa before Workday was called 'centriHR'.

How did the introduction of Workday change the way employees and managers interact with the personnel system?

After the introduction of Workday, employees and managers started using the system to manage their own career and talent profiles, with HR providing support, rather than being the primary users as before.

What does the speaker believe is the biggest benefit of Workday's introduction at Yokogawa?

The speaker believes that the biggest benefit of Workday's introduction is the increased visibility of data, allowing for a more unified view of the company's human resources.

How long has it been since Workday was introduced at Yokogawa according to the speaker?

It has been less than a year since Workday was introduced at Yokogawa.

What kind of tools or dashboards have become visible since the introduction of Workday?

Since the introduction of Workday, tools such as 'Headcount Nutrition', 'Gender and Diversity Dashboard', and other visualization tools have become available, providing a comprehensive view of the company's workforce.

What role does the speaker see for AI and machine learning in Yokogawa's future?

The speaker believes that AI and machine learning will play a significant role in Yokogawa's future, enabling predictive analytics and other advanced functionalities.

What is the speaker's view on the partnership between Yokogawa and Workday?

The speaker views the partnership between Yokogawa and Workday as a significant and ongoing collaboration, rather than a one-time implementation.

What does the speaker suggest is the next step for Yokogawa in terms of Workday utilization?

The speaker suggests that the introduction of Workday is just the beginning and that Yokogawa will continue to explore and implement its features to further enhance their HR processes.

How does the speaker describe the transition from the previous HR system to Workday?

The speaker describes the transition as a shift from a system primarily used by HR to one that is utilized by both employees and managers to manage their own profiles and careers.