Mercer to Host 2025 Thailand HR Conference Under the Theme "The Great Play-off: Skills Revolution for a Future-Ready Workforce"

This seminar comes at a time of significant change in the global labor market. According to Mercer's latest findings in the report "Mercer Global Talent Trend 2025" there is a significant disparity: while over 91% of employees have attempted to learn new skills in the past year, 98% of companies still report critical skills shortages—highlighting a stark gap between individual upskilling efforts and actual organizational needs.

AI - Opportunity or Challenge? The Data Reveals Concern and Untapped Potential

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a trend, but a transformative force in the workforce. Mercer's survey shows that more than one-third of executives see AI as the key to understanding current employee skills, which could enhance business agility significantly. Additionally, 46% of HR leaders agree that AI plays a pivotal role in fostering new skill development and driving organizational innovation.

However, AI also brings rising concerns among workers. Over 39% of employees globally feel overlooked and devalued, fearing they are more likely to be replaced by AI today than four years ago. This sentiment reinforces the urgent need for organizations to communicate effectively and plan thoughtfully for the integration of AI—ensuring a smooth and productive human-AI collaboration. Proper AI adoption is expected to boost productivity by 10-30%, especially in roles requiring specialized skills and synergistic interaction with AI systems.

Why One in Three Employees No Longer Wants to Work

Beyond skills and AI, Mercer's global survey across more than 20,000 organizations reveals a startling insight: one in three employees no longer wants to work. This reflects a profound shift in employee expectations and rising stress from increasingly complex job roles. A key factor is poor job design that fails to keep up with change, leading to negative work experiences and limited productivity gains due to a lack of understanding of employee behavior and effective change management.

The 2025 Thailand HR Conference offers an exceptional platform for organizational leaders and HR executives to navigate today's evolving talent landscape. Among the key highlights on people development, implement impactful upskilling initiatives, and cultivate a human-centric culture that drives resilience and innovation.

Attendees will gain insights from prominent speakers, including:

• Asst. Prof. Dr.Tavida Kamolvej, Deputy Governor of Bangkok (Special Guest Speaker)
• Nath Vongphanich, President of Central Restaurants Group (CRG)
• Jarunpoj Rujirasopon, CEO, S. Khonkaen
• Patai Padungtin, CEO, Builk One Group
• Jessada Sookthis, CEO, Finnomena
• Rungsun Promprasith, CEO, QueQ
• Jetbodin Prakoonsuksapan, CEO, Aura Bangkok Clinic
• Jaruwan Ngampisutpaisan, Head of Human Resources at Central Restaurants Group (CRG)
• Wittapon Jawjit, Head of Human Resources (GSVP - Head of Human Resources) at Banpu Public Company Limited.
• - Godelieve van Dooren, CEO, Marsh McLennan Southeast Asia
• - Piratat Srisajalerdvaja, Career Business Leader and Managing Director, Mercer Thailand
• - Haze Zhang, M&A Advisory Services Leader, Greater China & Southeast Asia, Mercer Asia

Alongside the main stage, exclusive workshops on topics such as "Unlocking Organizational Effectiveness through Talent Enterprise" and "Human Capital in M&A & Global Expansion" will allow HR professionals to explore the future of work through expert-led, interactive discussions. These sessions are designed to equip participants with practical insights, innovative tools, and actionable approaches to address emerging workplace challenges.

Early Bird registration is now open, priced at THB 7,900 (until 30 June 2025). Regular price: THB 8,900. Group rate: THB 7,500 per person (for groups of 5 or more).

For event details and registration, please visit: https://www.mercer.com/th-th/insights/events/thailand-hr-conference/.

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