Exploring Essential Trends in HR: Learning from West Coast AI Applications

In a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence, the pressure to integrate AI into business practices has become palpable. A recent trend signals whether organizations can keep pace without succumbing to external pressures, especially in HR practices. On September 4, 2025, Trustyyle, based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, will host an online seminar titled "No Rush to Use AI: Insights from America's Latest HR Trends". This initiative aims to alleviate the mindset that without AI, businesses are at a disadvantage.

The Inspiration Behind This Event

Since the emergence of ChatGPT, the use of AI in business has proceeded at an extraordinary rate. Human resources, as a critical field within this dynamic, is not immune to this phenomenon. Yet, many companies in Japan find themselves caught in a cycle of urgency, leading to a mindset where the application of AI itself has become an end goal. This seminar emphasizes that what HR professionals actually need is not merely to follow trends but to discern what is essential amidst the noise.

A key feature of the event will be insights from Tomofumi Nakata, a guest speaker and CEO of Clay Technologies, who is positioned at the forefront of AI recruitment solutions in San Francisco. He will share what is truly happening in the AI x HR space within the Bay Area. Participants will explore critical questions including, "What essential changes is AI bringing?" and "How should Japanese HR embrace this significant trend?"

What Participants Will Gain

Attending this seminar promises numerous takeaways:

- Insights into the current AI x HR landscape on the West Coast of the United States.
- Practical case studies and focal points to help determine whether AI should be integrated into participants’ organizations.
- Strategies decoupled from trend-following that lead to resolving fundamental challenges.
- A deeper understanding of the skills and mindset needed for future HR professionals.

Event Details

Location: Online via Zoom (A participation link will be sent after registration)
Date and Time: September 4, 2025, from 19:00 to 20:00 (Login begins at 18:50)
Cost: Free
Registration URL: Reserve Your Spot

Important Note: To maintain a healthy community atmosphere, please refrain from business card exchanges or sales activities during the event.

Program Overview

The session will dive into several critical themes, including:

- AI Macro Trends and their Impact on HR: What are the current trends in generative AI and how do they impact HR? The discussion will incorporate U.S. case studies to provide a comprehensive overview.
- Real-World Implementation of AI x HR in American Enterprises: Insight into how AI is being adopted across various processes such as hiring, evaluation, and training, along with the underlying organizational challenges.
- Funding and Trends in HR Technology Startups: An analysis of which HR tech solutions are currently being recognized in the U.S. market and their defining characteristics that mirror the future landscape of HR.
- Future Visions of AI x HR from Investors and Experts: An introduction to emerging insights from VC's and industry leaders regarding prospective seismic shifts yet to be discussed in Japanese contexts.
- How Japanese Companies Can Navigate this Wave: Understanding differing cultural and procedural frameworks in Japan while strategizing for the future without losing sight of critical developments.

About Tomofumi Nakata

Tomofumi Nakata, CEO of Clay Technologies, operates in San Francisco, providing AI-driven recruitment solutions such as AI interviewers and examiners for companies across Japan, the US, and Europe. His career background includes consulting for Fortune 500 companies at McKinsey’s Tokyo and Los Angeles offices, mainly focusing on organizational strategy and marketing. He graduated from Harvard University’s Department of Statistics.

About HR Library

Opening on April 1, 2024, in Ningyocho, Tokyo, the HR Library serves as a co-working and community space for HR professionals. With over 2,500 HR-related books and an active membership of more than 700, the library operates under the motto, "Learn with peers and pave the way for the future."
Location: 1-12-7 Nihonbashikakigaracho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 6F WACROSS NINGYOCHO
Official Website: HR Library
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Official LinkedIn: LinkedIn/HR Library