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AI is making it faster to build products. It's also forcing teams to confront problems they've been able to work around for years. Moderated by Alex Gentry of Sprout Solutions, the discussion at SaaScon PH '26 explored what separates AI-native teams from teams that simply use AI. As Ralph Regalado of KOLLAB explained, the shift isn't about adding new tools. It's about rebuilding workflows around them. Michelle Alarcon of the Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP) highlighted a challenge many organizations are running into: AI quickly exposes weak processes, inconsistent execution, and poor data quality. The companies getting the most out of AI aren't necessarily the ones moving fastest. They're the ones putting the right guardrails in place while they scale. Watch the sessions on-demand here: https://hubs.ly/Q04jrP-v0 #SaaSconPH #GreatEmployersUseSprout

Every company is being pushed to move faster with AI. Few are talking enough about what happens to trust, leadership, and employee alignment when work changes this quickly. The State of HR 2026 brings together HR leaders, executives, founders, and decision-makers unpacking what high-performing organizations are doing differently today. Not just in adopting AI, but in building workplaces people still want to grow in, stay in, and perform in. Expect data-backed insights, sharp conversations, and practical ideas from leaders navigating the same pressure to adapt, retain talent, and lead through change. See you at Dusit Thani Manila on July 8, 2026! Register now: https://hubs.li/Q04jwtS20 #StateOfHR #GreatEmployersUseSprout

People-first workplaces are built on consistent employee experiences, not complicated processes. Sprout helps teams handle requests, approvals, and HR workflows faster, so employees spend less time waiting and more time getting work done. See how Sprout supports modern teams. Book a demo today: https://hubs.li/Q04hPrsL0 #GreatEmployersUseSprout

Every company is being pushed to move faster with AI. Few are talking enough about what happens to trust, leadership, and employee alignment when work changes this quickly. The State of HR 2026 brings together HR leaders, executives, founders, and decision-makers unpacking what high-performing organizations are doing differently today. Not just in adopting AI, but in building workplaces people still want to grow in, stay in, and perform in. Expect data-backed insights, sharp conversations, and practical ideas from leaders navigating the same pressure to adapt, retain talent, and lead through change. See you at Dusit Thani Manila on July 8, 2026. Register now: https://hubs.li/Q04j7CSx0 #StateOfHR2026 #GreatEmployersUseSprout

Most SMEs are being told to adopt AI faster. Far fewer conversations are happening around whether the business itself is structured well enough to use it properly. At SaaScon PH '26, Doc Ligot of the Philippine AI Business Association (PAIBA) emphasized that AI works best when businesses fix their workflows and systems first, instead of treating AI as a quick solution to operational problems. Amrei Dizon and Joey Gurango of Philippine AI Business Association (PAIBA) also discussed why standardized systems and critical thinking matter more than simply adding more AI tools into the mix. Rio Ilao of MobileOptima Inc. shared how tools like facial recognition and geofencing helped clients solve costly field attendance issues, proving that practical AI applications often create the biggest business impact. Catch the full conversation on-demand: https://hubs.li/Q04jgN9n0 #SaaSconPH #GreatEmployersUseSprout

Some teams are adapting quickly to AI. Others are still figuring out where it fits. Where does your workplace stand today? Take the AI & Your Evolving Workplace Survey, in collaboration with BS Works: https://hubs.li/Q04jd4_M0 #StateOfHR #GreatEmployersUseSprout

One of the strongest takeaways from SaaScon PH '26 was that good AI governance should make companies faster, not slower. Steven Rosen of Singlife Philippines talked about how governance frameworks need to grow alongside AI adoption so organizations don’t lose visibility as more teams and data sources come in. Mario Domingo of the Domingo AI Research Center Foundation emphasized that companies with strong data foundations already have a major advantage when scaling AI. Kaushal Sutaria of Sterling International Consulting also pointed out that understanding how employees are already using AI today is often the best place to start. Moderated by Melecio Valerio Jr. of Maya, the conversation balanced optimism with practicality: move fast with AI, but build the structure that allows it to scale responsibly. Catch the full conversation on-demand: https://hubs.li/Q04j7mXT0 #SaaSconPH #GreatEmployersUseSprout

Many businesses are still using AI to speed up workflows that were already inefficient to begin with. Saurish Basu of McKinsey & Company highlighted why AI-native organizations rethink how work gets done instead of simply layering automation onto existing processes. That shift from automation to operational redesign became a recurring theme throughout SaaScon PH '26. Watch the full session here: https://hubs.li/Q04j7rB40 #SaaSconPH #GreatEmployersUseSprout

AI is changing workflows, expectations, and the way people think about their careers. How is your role evolving alongside it? Share your insights in the AI & Your Evolving Workplace Survey, in collaboration with BS Works. Answer the survey here: https://hubs.li/Q04jhChn0 #StateOfHR #GreatEmployersUseSprout

AI is already changing how people work across every industry. The question is: how is it changing yours? Take the AI & Your Evolving Workplace Survey, in collaboration with BS Works, and share your perspective on today’s changing workplace. It will only take 12 minutes. Answer here: https://hubs.li/Q04j8xJQ0 #StateOfHR #GreatEmployersUseSprout