Client Story

Accelerating HR Transformation and AI Adoption at ELM

Learn how Ahmed S. Aljeaidan, Culture and Employee Experience Director at ELM partnered with Gartner to implement AI-driven HR initiatives, strengthen employee experience measurement, and enable a more data‑driven and execution-focused HR function.

 

ELM-Gartner Client Story

Mission-critical priority

Drive HR transformation by leveraging AI, improving employee experience measurement, and enabling data‑driven decision-making to support talent retention, change management, and organizational effectiveness.

How Gartner helped

To support its transformation journey, ELM leveraged Gartner tools, research, and expert advisory to move from strategy to execution.

  • Enabled measurable employee experience and workforce insights: Gartner research and frameworks helped ELM structure and measure employee experience across multiple dimensions, enabling the organization to capture needs, define KPIs, and track improvements year over year.
  • Accelerated AI adoption through workshops and use case development: Through Gartner-led workshops and expert guidance, ELM identified and implemented AI use cases in HR. These initiatives reduced administrative workload, improved efficiency, and enabled a shift from automation to more advanced AI-driven processes.
  • Supported change management and operating model transformation: Gartner methodologies and expert advisory enabled ELM to develop and refine its change management approach and successfully transition from a traditional HR structure to a business partner model, supported by diagnostic tools and continuous expert validation.

Business impact

With Gartner’s support, ELM achieved meaningful outcomes across its HR transformation:

  • Reduced manual workload through AI-driven efficiencies: Successfully deployed AI use cases that automated repetitive tasks and significantly reduced time spent on administrative HR activities.
  • Improved measurement and management of employee experience: Established structured KPIs and surveys to track employee experience and engagement, enabling continuous improvement across key dimensions.
  • Strengthened data-driven decision-making and talent strategy: Leveraged trusted benchmarks and insights (including turnover data and total rewards strategies) to improve retention, support leadership decisions, and enhance HR’s credibility with top management.
Industry

Industry

IT Services


Revenue

Revenue

Approx. $2B


Employees

Employees

< 5,000

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