Oracle executive Lewis Thompson says AI is changing how managers work. Companies now want tools that help leaders prepare for people decisions rather than make those decisions for them. Managers face heavy demands. They must coach staff, support careers, keep engagement high, handle change and hit business goals while admin work keeps growing. Consistency across teams and locations is a major pain point, especially for new managers and those leading remote groups. AI can pull context from existing HR systems and offer personalised guidance. It can surface patterns, suggest next steps and ready managers for conversations. Trust remains the top concern for HR. Thompson stresses AI works best when it gathers information and highlights opportunities so managers can focus on coaching and judgement. Five years from now, the strongest managers will spend far less time searching for facts and far more time acting on them.
Oracle executive Lewis Thompson says AI is changing how managers work. Companies now want tools that help leaders prepare for people decisions rather than make those decisions for them. Managers face heavy demands. They must coach staff, support careers, keep engagement high, handle change and hit business goals while admin work keeps growing. Consistency across teams and locations is a major pain point, especially for new managers and those leading remote groups. AI can pull context from existing HR systems and offer personalised guidance. It can surface patterns, suggest next steps and ready managers for conversations. Trust remains the top concern for HR. Thompson stresses AI works best when it gathers information and highlights opportunities so managers can focus on coaching and judgement. Five years from now, the strongest managers will spend far less time searching for facts and far more time acting on them.