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AI integration is a top-of-mind opportunity—and simultaneously, a challenge—for most HR leaders today.
At Bloom Energy—whose proprietary Energy Server uses solid oxide fuel cell technology to generate clean electricity without combustion, powering AI data centers and commercial and industrial clients—AI integration into HR and other processes is a natural evolution, says Sonja Wilkerson, chief people officer.
“How we’re leveraging AI internally and in the HR space ties back to our core business—providing energy to data centers—which is booming as a result of AI demand,” Wilkerson says.
Yet, she cautions, the function at the 2,000-person organization is moving strategically toward AI integration across the organization—being guided by business goals and a people-centric culture, rather than trends.
“We’re like others: We’re learning that we need to take a pragmatic, systematic approach to integrate AI enterprise-wide,” she says.
Wilkerson—who joined Bloom Energy in 2019 after HR leadership roles at organizations including Infinera, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Cisco—spoke recently to HR Executive about the philosophy guiding Bloom Energy’s AI integration work and how the organization is prioritizing flexibility and inclusion in its talent strategies.
HR Executive: Where’s your HR focus right now?
Wilkerson: We’re leveraging AI in HR but are still currently in the
