People Analytics Switzerland Meetup – Relaunch Event
Welcome back!
We are excited to relaunch the People Analytics Switzerland Meetup Group!
Our goal: share best practices, spark fresh thinking, and connect professionals around AI and People Analytics initiatives in Switzerland.
Thanks to a generous support, our first event after the break will take place in an inspiring office space at The Circle, Zurich Airport (details will follow and be shared with all registered participants after RSVP close).
Date and Time:
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 @ 16:00 - 18:15 (+ informal, self-paid dinner)
Agenda:
16:00 Welcome & Networking
16:30 Marco Selva: AI: HR at the Crossroads
16:45 Marko Kleiner: AI for HR – Status Quo & Outlook 2030
17:10 Karin Timcke: Predicting Employee Churn
17:35 Arne Hodel: AI-based Leadership Coaching – Are We Ready?
18:00 Panel Q&A with all speakers
18:15 Dinner (optional and self-paid – please RSVP via Meetup)
Location:
Details will follow and be shared with all registered participants on Meetup (see link below).
Registration:
meetup.com/people-analytics-switzerland (RSVP close time on 14 Aug at 23:00)
We are looking forward to seeing you there.
Best regards,
Marco and Andre
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TOPICS & SPEAKERS
Opening Remarks on AI: HR at the Crossroads
Speaker: Marco Selva
As CEO of Ferris Solutions AG and an expert in data and AI, Marco Selva will kick off the event with a provocative look at the future. How is Artificial Intelligence fundamentally transforming HR? What does this mean for organizational strategy, talent management, and the skills required for data-savvy HR teams?
AI for HR – Status Quo & Outlook 2030
Speaker: Marko Kleiner
As a former CHRO and current HR Strategy & Technology Advisor, Marko Kleiner will draw from a landmark international study and 66 expert interviews to present a comprehensive overview of AI's current role in Human Resources. He will share key insights on adoption rates, successful applications, and a strategic outlook on the evolution of HR technology by 2030.
Case Study: Predicting Employee Churn
Speaker: Karin Timcke
As Head of HR Analytics & Payroll at Helvetia, Karin Timcke will guide us through a real-world application of how machine learning can deliver tangible value. This practical session details the end-to-end process of implementing an employee churn prediction model—from data architecture and feature engineering to model deployment and business impact evaluation.
AI-based Leadership Coaching – Are We Ready?
Speaker: Arne Hodel
Can an AI be an effective leadership coach? As a Director at Deloitte Consulting and an experienced executive coach, Arne Hodel explores the potential and limitations of using AI and chatbots for executive development. He will address the technology's current capabilities and the critical question: Is senior leadership ready to embrace a digital coaching partner?
