HR Hackathon  - COTRUGLI
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HR Hackathon 

Last week, COTRUGLI Business School hosted COTRUGLI PowerHack: Accelerating HR, LD & RD Innovation with Generative AI, led by our newly appointed Faculty Member, Professor Sarah Schwab. This event brought together senior HR professionals and Learning & Development leaders from across the region to explore how Generative AI can support and accelerate People Strategy goals.


The Main Challenge

Participants addressed a key question:
“How can we employ Generative Artificial Intelligence to better meet the goals and objectives of our People Strategy?”

Throughout the hackathon, teams shared best practices, experimented with AI tools, and reimagined traditional processes with a digital-first mindset.


Key Highlights from the Hackathon

1. Efficient Recruitment

AI tools were explored for streamlining candidate screening and enhancing job descriptions. Participants identified ways AI can help make hiring faster, fairer, and more inclusive.

2. Employee Health Prioritization

We discovered how Generative AI can promote proactive use of health benefits. By analyzing health behavior patterns, companies could help employees avoid long-term conditions, improving wellbeing and reducing costs.

3. Personalized Learning Paths

AI enables the creation of adaptive learning experiences. Teams tested ways to use AI to recommend tailored content that fits individual skills, goals, and development needs.

4. Career Planning with AI

Unlocking insights from 360° feedback, existing performance assessments, and business needs, participants explored AI-driven career path generation—a powerful tool for internal mobility and retention.


Thank You to Our Contributors

We extend sincere thanks to Professor Sarah Schwab for facilitating the hackathon and sharing her deep knowledge of AI in organizational contexts. We also thank all participants for their active engagement, collaboration, and innovative ideas.


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